Dr. Kristi Hottenstein

She holds a doctorate in higher education administration and a master’s in Counseling, and she practices in Michigan. Kristi focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them move forward at a pace that feels right.

She works with individuals and couples on issues like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and stress. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, career transitions, caregiver stress, and body image concerns.

Her work includes coaching around college selection when that fits a person's goals. Kristi uses a mix of practical tools and conversational work.

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person’s priorities and strengths.

When relationships are a concern, she integrates elements of the Gottman Method to help partners talk about conflicts more constructively and rebuild connection. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear when people need concrete tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Her sessions tend to be straightforward and collaborative. She encourages self-awareness and personal responsibility while adapting methods to each person’s needs.

Over time the focus is on usable strategies that make daily life easier and more manageable.