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Online therapist

Kristen Hamm

Practical therapy for stress and parenting challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kristen

Kristen Hamm is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who uses practical, down-to-earth approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. She keeps conversations straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. Kristen aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients can take steps toward change.

Her sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, doable goals and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in the client’s own values and strengths. Kristen has five years of professional experience as an LPC in Oklahoma. She emphasizes helping people manage emotions, improve relationships, and build practical skills for daily life.

The focus is on learning tools that can be used between sessions, not just talking about problems. She believes the first step toward change takes courage and meets that step with gentle direction and practical techniques. Kristen values sensitivity and respects each person’s story while helping them find clearer thinking and greater peace.

Outside of practice, Kristen draws on long personal experience in family life which influenced her decision to become an LPC. That background informs a patient, steady approach to coaching and counseling.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Kristen frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and actions that keep stress and anxiety active. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on setting small, practical goals so progress is visible and manageable during a busy week.

She also brings a Client-Centered approach, which means the therapist follows the client’s lead, listens without judgment, and shapes sessions around what the client values most. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful for the client’s goals and situation.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into family life, work commitments, or times when leaving home is difficult. The variety of options supports consistent work, practical skill-building between sessions, and easier follow-through on agreed goals.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kristen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like communication problems and women’s issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and client-focused, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused goal work, and a client-centered attitude that follows the person’s priorities.
What is her professional background?
Kristen has five years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Oklahoma as an LPC with license number OK LPC LPC07600 and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients and works with clients within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.

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