Kristen Wells , LMHC

Kristen Wells, MA, CAGS, LMHC brings a depth of clinical training and practical experience to her work. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College, and holds licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). With 15 years of experience overall, including a decade providing therapy to adults, she draws on a background that began in social work with children and families before focusing on adult treatment.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including substance use and addictions, anger, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and co-parenting difficulties, codependency, and self-esteem struggles. She has particular experience working with ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders, grief, and challenges arising from major life changes such as divorce, relocation, or questions about sexual identity. Kristen has provided individual, couples, and family counseling, and has facilitated anger management and relapse prevention groups.

Kristen has worked in substance use programs that incorporated evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing and the Sinclair Method, and she emphasizes helping people develop practical, lasting coping skills. She seeks to work collaboratively with motivated clients who are ready to examine their patterns and pursue meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Techniques Delivered Remotely

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative communication style that helps people explore their own motivations for change and build commitment to new behaviors. It is often used with substance use concerns and ambivalence about change to increase readiness and follow-through. Relapse prevention focuses on identifying triggers, building coping strategies, and creating a plan to reduce the likelihood of return to problematic substance use; it blends practical skills training with behavioral planning to support long-term recovery. Anger management work teaches clients to recognize escalation patterns, develop alternative responses, and practice emotion regulation skills to reduce impulsive reactions and improve relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kristen works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt methods over time so care remains aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling work, family, and other responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from home or during transitions, and fit sessions into a busy schedule while working with a therapist trained in evidence-based practices.