Kristie Pagel-Compagner - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

25 years experience

About Kristie Pagel-Compagner

As a licensed therapist in Michigan, I bring 25 years of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with empathy and expertise.

I specialize in working with older adults, women, and young professionals experiencing mood disorders, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, and personal growth obstacles. My approach is deeply collaborative, focusing on building self-love, improving communication skills, and healing from past emotional wounds.

My therapeutic work honors each individual’s unique journey, offering supportive guidance through issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment challenges, and personal transformation. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and rediscover their inner strength.

Licenses

LMSW

6801093410

Professional experience

Bipolar disorder
Depression
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy

Languages

English

1 Review

“Having been in and out of therapy for the better part of 25 years, I can confidently say that Kristie is the best therapist I have ever had. She listens intently in such an empathetic and compassionate way, it’s almost like she’s living through my experience with me. The thing that I love most is that she actually offers solutions to my problems, doesn’t just constantly ask me to reflect inward to solve my own. <br /> <br /> Kristie responds to each journal entry that I write, usually that day. Even if it isn’t a long reflection, she always lets me know that she read it. It makes me feel that someone is always with me. <br /> <br /> Overall, it took me a few tries to find someone that I connected with but I am so happy to have found her. She is so easy to talk to, even with the hard stuff. I highly recommend!”

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