Kristin Hassell, LMHC, LPC

Kristin Hassell is a licensed counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship concerns. She is identified as LMHC, LPC and has nine years of experience. Kristin aims to create a calm, welcoming space where people can talk about struggles and find practical ways forward.

Her approach blends straightforward skills with thoughtful listening. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness-based tools are offered to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Kristin also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify their values and take meaningful steps, and she employs Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s experience. She works with a broad range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and career-related strain.

Her experience includes work related to veteran and armed forces issues and multicultural concerns. Kristin describes practical supports such as coaching around life transitions, tools for managing cravings and relapse prevention, and strategies for improving self-esteem and managing anger.

People looking to begin can expect a collaborative process that mixes listening with skills practice. Kristin encourages questions about goals and prefers to build plans that fit everyday life in Virginia and beyond for English-speaking clients.

How Kristin’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small, meaningful steps toward those values. It helps when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot and change negative thinking and habits, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and some addictive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention practices to calm intense emotions and improve focus during stressful times.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made and new concerns come up.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins during breaks. Some people prefer shorter audio check-ins when bandwidth is limited or want video sessions for face-to-face interaction. Discussing these practical choices is part of the first meetings so sessions match daily life and goals.