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Online therapist

Kristin Hassell

Calm, practical help for life’s hard moments

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Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Virginia, Texas, Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kristin

Kristin Hassell is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and parenting difficulties. She uses clear, straightforward methods and aims to make sessions feel calm and focused. Kristin presents herself as a steady guide during hard moments, helping clients take manageable steps forward.

Kristin holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentials. She has nine years of professional experience and practices in Virginia.

Background and approach

Her work draws on several evidence-based approaches so she can tailor support to individual needs. In sessions she blends cognitive behavioral strategies with mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas. That means clients learn tools to notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and build skills to live with difficult feelings when needed.

She also uses client-centered skills to listen closely and respond to each person’s priorities. Kristin supports people facing addiction and substance use challenges while also addressing related issues like trauma, family problems, and coping with major life changes. She pays attention to cultural and identity concerns including LGBT issues and veteran-related topics when they matter to the person.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. Kristin helps set goals, practices skills in session, and checks progress so people know what is changing. She describes therapy as a guided process where small, steady steps add up over time.

How Kristin’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions when values-based direction is helpful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Kristin works together with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She may try a mix of techniques and checks in regularly to see what helps and what should change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to keep appointments when life is hectic. Kristin uses these tools to teach skills, practice coping strategies, and review progress so therapy fits into each person’s daily routine.

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 concerns does Kristin address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, bipolar and other mood concerns, and related topics such as self-esteem and life purpose.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and teaches coping and behavior skills that people can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Kristin has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and substance use concerns and related family and identity issues.
Which credentials and location are listed for Kristin?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with registrations FL LMHC MH25827 and TX LPC 97733, and she practices in Virginia.
Which languages are used during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are therapy sessions delivered?
Kristin provides sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what the client prefers.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a meeting according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Virginia, Texas, Florida
Languages
English

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