Remmawii (Karuna) Kristjanson, LCSW, CSW

Remmawii (Karuna) Kristjanson is a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience who helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, and major life changes. She combines talk therapy with body-based practices to calm the nervous system and reduce overwhelming feelings. She works with clients who are dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, shame, and issues around sexuality and women's health. Remmawii aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process toward greater well-being.

She uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and taking meaningful actions despite difficult emotions. Attachment-based ideas inform how early relationships show up in adult life and in close relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and client-centered methods add skills and a steady, nonjudgmental presence.

Remmawii also brings somatic tools into her work such as breathwork, guided meditation, yoga, and journaling to help release tension held in the body. These practices are offered alongside conversation when they suit a person’s needs and preferences. She describes this as a holistic approach that can support healing from trauma and addiction while reconnecting with family and inner values.

Born in India and having lived in Canada before settling in the U.S., she is familiar with cross-cultural issues and international perspectives. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia. The therapy plan is tailored to each person’s history, goals, and comfort level.

Approaches you can use online and why they help

Many clients benefit from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy because it helps them clarify what matters and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. ACT is practical when someone wants to move past avoidance and build a life that feels meaningful.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and reactions. This approach can help people understand patterns of abandonment, trust, and closeness that show up in romance and family life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, history, and comfort level. That plan can change as needs evolve, and choices are made together rather than imposed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to connect with a licensed professional in Georgia from another location. Practical benefits include scheduling that matches daily routines and the flexibility to blend conversation with guided breathwork or journaling exercises without requiring in-person meetings.