Kristin Hassell , LMHC, LPC

Kristin Hassell is a licensed counselor with nine years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, relationship challenges, trauma, and issues related to identity and self-worth. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - which indicate formal training and state authorization to provide mental health services.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, grief, parenting and family problems, anger, intimacy and relationship difficulties, ADHD, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also works with individuals navigating life transitions, multicultural and veteran-related issues, addictions, and patterns rooted in family of origin. Kristin integrates multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs and strengths.

Kristin's approach is warm and client-focused, emphasizing a calm, collaborative atmosphere where clients can explore goals and build practical skills. She aims to guide people through challenges with empathy and structure, helping them develop coping strategies and clearer direction. Her practice combines goal-oriented techniques with acceptance and mindfulness-based perspectives to support sustainable change and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most. It is often useful for anxiety, avoidance patterns, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. It offers practical strategies to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress by building skills for problem solving and mood regulation.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps the person explore their own goals and solutions. This approach can strengthen self-understanding, self-esteem, and motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristin collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.