Kristine Bushong, LAC, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Kristine Bushong

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Strength-Based

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kristine Bushong

The provider is a "Associate Counselor" with license number 37LC00418700, practicing under the supervision of Jennifer M Iacovone. Kristine Bushong is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) dedicated to helping children, teens, and their families feel truly seen and supported through their healing journeys. With a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, her goal is to create a safe space where clients can take a deep breath and know they don't have to navigate their challenges alone.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Prior to transitioning to clinical mental health, Kristine spent over a decade as a Certified School Counselor. This extensive experience gives her a profound understanding of the complex social, emotional, and academic environments where youth spend their time. It also provides a strong foundation for her clinical focus in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, school refusal, bullying, and executive functioning challenges.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Kristine believes that healing is a collaborative, multitiered process that involves the whole family system. Operating from a strengths-based framework, she helps clients uncover the resilience and skills they already possess. To build each client's unique toolkit, Kristine integrates evidence-based strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and mindfulness practices. Kristine holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey, a Master of Arts in School Counseling from Montclair State University, and completed her Post-MA Professional Counseling Licensure program at Caldwell University.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Office location

Kristine Bushong, LAC also offers online video visits for patients

Serenium Hackensack

2 Univ Plz 3rd Fl, Ste 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Education and background

Practice names

Serenium Hackensack

Education and training

Montclair State University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1831021997

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kristine Bushong?

Generally, Kristine Bushong has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kristine Bushong's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Kristine Bushong accepting new patients?

Kristine Bushong generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kristine Bushong's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Kristine Bushong accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Kristine Bushong online?

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What practice does Kristine Bushong work with?

Kristine Bushong works with Serenium Hackensack.

Where is Kristine Bushong's office located?

Kristine Bushong has 2 office locations in Hackensack, view full addresses on Kristine Bushong's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kristine Bushong?

Kristine Bushong frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kristine Bushong on their profile.