- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristin
Kristin Hassell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience in Virginia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and related issues such as self-esteem and ADHD. Kristin also supports people dealing with career strain, intimacy struggles, anger, and life changes.
Her sessions are straightforward and practical. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness exercises are introduced to help with grounding and moment-to-moment awareness. Kristin also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflecting what a person is saying.
Kristin has worked across a range of settings with people affected by substance use, mood disorders, disruptive behaviors, and LGBTQ concerns. Her background includes work with addiction and recovery-related issues and motivational interviewing techniques to support readiness for change. This experience informs how she structures follow-up and goals in sessions.
People who prefer clear steps and practical skills often find her approach useful. Sessions typically combine skill practice, problem-solving, and brief reflections on values and goals. Kristin encourages people to set small, manageable steps between meetings.
She practices in Virginia and conducts work in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats offered at the time of scheduling.
Approaches used in online work and what they do
Kristin commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then try small behavior changes that can feel more manageable. She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple grounding and attention skills that can reduce reactivity and increase focus in stressful moments. Client-centered methods guide how she listens and reflects back what clients say, which helps clarify values and goals.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She often combines skills practice with reflective conversation so people can see what helps between sessions.
Session formats are not detailed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they can fit appointments into a busy day, take shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice exercises in real life and bring examples from daily routine directly into the conversation.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Texas, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and listening-based, combining client-centered support with skills work from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people in a variety of settings.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.