Kristine Bukala, LCSW

Kristine Bukala, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and older adults. She is committed to creating a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to work through life’s challenges in a way that aligns with their individual needs and goals.

Clinical Approach & Expertise

Kristine utilizes a client-centered and collaborative approach, recognizing that no two individuals experience challenges in the same way. Her work focuses on helping clients better understand the connections between their experiences, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.

Her clinical experience includes:

• Anxiety and depression
• Trauma and trauma-related concerns
• Grief and loss
• ADHD
• Postpartum concerns
• Relationship difficulties
• Self-esteem challenges
• Substance use concerns
• Mood and personality disorders
• Domestic violence and life stressors

Kristine also has specialized experience providing trauma-informed care and supporting individuals in understanding how past experiences can influence emotional well-being, relationships, and patterns that develop over time. She incorporates education, insight, and practical tools to help clients build resilience and create healthier ways of coping.

Therapeutic Philosophy

Kristine believes therapy should be a place where individuals feel safe being honest about their experiences without fear of judgment. Her approach balances empathy with practical guidance, helping clients move beyond simply discussing challenges and toward identifying realistic steps that support growth and change. She values working alongside clients to help them gain insight, build on their strengths, and feel more confident navigating life’s difficulties.