Works with
How Kristin works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia, Texas, Florida
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kristin
Kristin Hassell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress and strong emotions. She supports those dealing with anxiety, anger, addictions, mood shifts, and relationship or family strain. Kristin aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
She brings nine years of clinical experience and uses tools from several evidence-based approaches. Kristin draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Background and approach
She also uses client-centered listening to build trust and encourage clearer self-direction. Mindfulness and acceptance practices are part of her work when calming strong emotions or increasing tolerance for discomfort. Kristin incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills for intense feelings and impulsive reactions.
Motivational interviewing helps when people are trying to make lasting change around substance use or other habits. In sessions she focuses on practical steps and real-life problems. People can expect clear skill-building, short-term goals, and space to talk things through.
Kristin often helps with self-esteem, grief, life transitions, career concerns, and challenges related to identity and culture. Kristin practices in Virginia and conducts therapy in English. She offers a mix of session formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and communication style.
Getting started begins with a brief questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting.
What Kristin works with
Everything Kristin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kristin's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kristin lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online emotional care
Kristin commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then practice different responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many daily challenges because it focuses on concrete strategies and homework.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which centers on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. That approach helps when someone needs space to talk through identity, relationship issues, or life purpose without pressure to perform.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Kristin will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and the situation at hand. Therapy may shift over time as needs change and progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people connect face to face for teaching skills and practicing conversations. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it possible to fit care into busy schedules and different daily routines.
Questions people ask about Kristin
What kinds of issues does Kristin help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and related challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and supportive, focusing on skill building, short-term goals, and clear steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristin has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia as noted in her profile.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.