Remmawii (Karuna) Kristjanson - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

30 years experience

About Remmawii (Karuna) Kristjanson

🌿 About Me I am a seasoned holistic psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals on their healing journeys. My life has been shaped by rich cross-cultural experiences—growing up in the indigenous community of Mizoram, India, later living in Canada (Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and Saskatoon), and now rooted in the United States. This multicultural background allows me to meet each person with cultural sensitivity, openness, and deep respect for their unique life story. My work is informed by both extensive western psychological training and eastern spiritual practices. While traditional talk therapy can be valuable, I believe lasting healing often involves engaging the body as well as the mind. As a certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Reiki Master, I integrate somatic and mindfulness-based practices such as breathwork, yoga, guided meditation, journaling, movement, and mindfulness into my work. These approaches can help regulate the nervous system, release stored tension, and support emotional balance, resilience, and self-awareness. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, addiction, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach encourages clients to reconnect with themselves, explore their spiritual path, and cultivate more meaningful connections with others. I strive to create a compassionate, grounded, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported. Together, we will tailor a path that honors your unique needs, values, and goals. Taking the first step toward healing and a more fulfilling life requires courage. I would be honored to walk alongside you in that journey. Karuna Kristjanson, LCSW, MAC

Licenses

LCSW

CSW002492

Professional experience

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Coping with life changes

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Imago Relationship Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Systemic Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Highly recommend I feel like I'm talking to a close friend which makes me feel comfortable in talking about my issues. which is very hard for me to do with anyone. I have issue with trusting, so this is a plus for me.”

“Overwhelming kind and thoughtful. She offered me a new prospective and genuinely helped me to become a better person”

“Karuna is both knowledgeable and a good therapist to support and guide through transitions.”

“Wonderful”

“i only saw her for a week but she was very helpful in helping me ground myself and figure out what my next steps in life were to do! heavily say to go with her”

“Karuna was amazing. She was always on time and always present during our sessions. She listened to me and gave great advice, and challenged me where I needed to be challenged which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend Karuna!”

“Karuna has been the most influential part of my healing journey. I’ve been so grateful to have her wisdom, guidance, encouragement and support during the most chaotic yet peaceful time of my life. I’ve had many therapists… Karuna is simply the best 💕”

“Wonderful”

“My therapist is very insightful”

“I enjoyed some of her psychology tricks ( techniques)”

“I love her as a therapist she has had all the right answers and my life has been completely moving forward since starting therapy with her.”

“She’s so understanding, she uplifts me and helps me understand myself after I felt like I didn’t. I even cried happy tears after only just the third session. I feel a drastic change already and feel myself heading in the positive direction”

“Very intuitive and root cause analysis therapist who has compassion and empathy towards her clients offering easy solutions for couples and individuals...highly recommended to similar background couples and individuals”

“She’s awesome! I always look forward to my days when I have therapy with her. I conversations are interesting. and she allows me to express myself easily and authentically. She gives me techniques and great advice to apply in real life situations!!”

“Very good experience so far”

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