Kristine Augustyniak, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist

Kristine Augustyniak, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Dr. Augustyniak is a licensed clinical psychologist providing integrative psychotherapy to adults and youth. She earned a dual Ph.D.

in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology from The State University of New York at Buffalo.

06/03/2025
05/10/2025

Anxiety tends to be uncomfortable whether it’s a natural and proportional response or a mental health condition. But regardless of which form of anxiety you’re experiencing, you can find an approach to help you address it.

You might be thinking, “I feel anxious — does that mean I have a mental health condition?”

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07/08/2024

Rejection can leave profound hurt in its wake. Because this hurt can make an imprint on the nervous system, it can keep clients stuck in fear, pain, and shame for years to come.

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07/08/2024

We've all been guilty of saying yes to something we don't want to do or trying to please others at the expense of our own well-being. To cut back on that behavior, consider these strategies.

03/06/2024

On a recent hike, I spoke with a friend about the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. Being alone is often a condition for peaceful solitude and introspection. Feeling lonely, on the other hand, is an emotional, existential, and social experience that can be profoundly debilitating. In my office, I’ve heard many people talk about loneliness, the kind that is timeless and familiar as well as the kind that seems specific to this era.

Every day, there are headlines, posts, and conversations that leave us feeling as if we’d rather be alone than engage with others on such sensitive and divisive topics—whether it's politically-driven, a schism in your family, or one of a million other topics we are collectively fighting about as a society.

My work, in part, is about helping you to disagree without disconnecting. It’s about helping you approach the unfamiliar with curiosity even if it scares or enrages you. It’s okay to respond to such overwhelm with self-isolation. But I hope you won’t stay there too long. I hope you will emerge and seek connection outside of yourself even if it’s hard, even if it means meeting new people or learning a new skill or going to a place you’ve never been.

I dive deeper into this topic in this month's newsletter, available through the link below. After reading, share your thoughts in the comments.

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1. Almost all depression is treatable.

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About Kristine Augustyniak, Ph.D

It has been my life’s work and privilege to strive to understand the collective human experience and distinctive paths individuals encounter in their lives. My goal is to partner with you to enhance your quality of life; help you experience more joy, meaning, connection, and a greater sense of well-being.

Having more than 20 years experience in professional practice and as a university professor training graduate level mental health care providers, I am a proficient and versatile psychotherapist. I am adept in a variety of treatment modalities that have been proven to be effective with a wide range of psychological, stress-related, behavioral and interpersonal symptoms. I work with both youth and adult populations struggling with numerous issues that interfere with their overall life success and happiness.

My therapeutic style is decidedly collaborative as I view my clients as the ultimate experts in their own lives and I adapt my treatment strategies to meet your unique needs. Moreover, I believe the relationship between client and therapist is the most important element in treatment.

I am committed to providing you a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where we can do the work necessary to help you develop the skills to achieve a better quality of life and reach your full potential.