Kristin Hunter-Rutledge is a student intern at Omaha Integrative Care and a unique professional in the mental health field. She is dedicated to empowering clients through empathy, compassion, and resilience, creating a nurturing environment that supports personal growth.

Clients seeking to quiet their inner critic, navigate external pressures, cultivate healthier relationships, and nurture self-worth will find immense value in Kristin’s approach. Her empowerment-focused approach encompasses various techniques:

• Addressing challenges: Tackling anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics by helping clients recognize and modify negative thought patterns
• Exploring past experiences: Understanding how past experiences shape current behaviors, enabling clients to heal from underlying traumas
• Reframing life stories: Guiding clients to find new perspectives on their experiences and reframe their life stories
• Equipping with knowledge: Providing clients with the knowledge and tools to navigate their mental well-being journey more effectively

Kristin’s extensive leadership experience, including roles as CEO of Susan G. Komen Great Plains, COO of Girls Scouts of Greater Iowa, and Regional Network Director at Unite Us, underscores her dedication to addressing health inequities and forging meaningful community partnerships. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and holds a Master’s in Leadership from Drake University.