Kristin Hassell, LMHC, LPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Details
| Name | Kristin Hassell |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC, LPC |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia, Texas, Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Kristin
Kristin Hassell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by using clear, practical steps. Her approach aims to make sessions feel calm and straightforward for those facing anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, or relationship strains.
She uses Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That work can free people from patterns that no longer serve them.
Background and approach
Kristin also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change thinking patterns that feed distress. Kristin works with people dealing with parenting stress, career transitions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also supports clients facing issues related to ADHD, trauma and abuse, substance use, and identity concerns including LGBT matters.
Sessions tend to focus on practical skills and clearer thinking about next steps. Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens for what matters most to the person and then helps shape an approach that fits their goals and pace.
Kristin aims to make therapy understandable and usable in daily life. Kristin provides services from Virginia and conducts sessions in English. She offers several online formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Kristin works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kristin directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kristin directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Kristin blends approaches for online care
Kristin uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and notice other possible meanings. This can help when past events or a fixed self-image keep someone from moving forward. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small actions that match what matters to them, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical skills for reducing anxiety and improving mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristin will talk with each person about their needs and goals, then suggest which methods to try. The plan is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new priorities appear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video works well for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone calls can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text allow shorter, more frequent touchpoints and can help people stay connected between sessions. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving duties, or when travel is difficult, while keeping therapy practical and goal-oriented.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Kristin help address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. Other areas include grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm, client-centered, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and reshaping the stories that keep people stuck.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people facing mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma, and identity-related questions.
Where is Kristin licensed and based?
She practices from Virginia and holds the credentials LMHC and LPC in the jurisdictions listed in her profile.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to engage between appointments.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model. That subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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