Kristin Hassell, LMHC, LPC

Kristin Hassell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on relationship concerns alongside a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, mood shifts, substance use, or problems with self-worth. Kristin uses practical skills and straightforward conversation to help people notice what matters and take manageable next steps.

She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness ideas. In sessions she listens first, then offers exercises and ways of practicing new habits between visits. This can include short behavioral experiments, values-based planning, and skills for managing strong feelings.

Kristin brings nine years of counseling experience and has worked with issues related to trauma, grief, intimacy, parenting stress, and addiction. She also supports people dealing with career changes, compassion fatigue, and questions of life purpose. She pays attention to cultural and identity factors that shape each person’s story.

The initial meetings usually focus on understanding current struggles and setting practical goals. Over time sessions shift toward building concrete tools for coping, improving relationships, and managing mood or substance-related urges. Kristin encourages steady progress and small, sustainable changes.

People who prefer a direct but warm style may find her approach accessible. If you want help sorting through relationship stress, addictive patterns, or persistent anxiety, Kristin offers collaborative care grounded in proven techniques.

How Kristin’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values. It helps people who feel stuck or unsure what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical steps to change them, such as breaking tasks into manageable parts and testing unhelpful beliefs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when feelings get intense.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Sessions start by identifying the most pressing problems and then try a few strategies to see what helps. The plan changes as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make practicing skills between meetings easier, since tools and handouts can be shared quickly and homework is more likely to be used in real situations.