Kristen Wells , LMHC

Kristen Wells, MA, CAGS, LMHC brings 15 years of experience in clinical and counseling work, combining graduate training with hands-on practice supporting individuals, couples, and families. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MA) and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College - the MA represents her graduate degree and the CAGS signifies additional post-master's training - and she is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

Her background includes early work with children and families as a social worker and more than a decade providing therapy to adults. Kristen works with a broad range of concerns including substance use and addiction, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, and relationship and family problems. She also supports people facing life transitions such as divorce, custody challenges, relocation, questions about sexual identity, and significant medical or legal stressors. She has particular experience addressing co-dependency, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar conditions, and caregiving or compassion fatigue issues.

Kristen offers individual, family, and couples counseling and has facilitated anger management and relapse prevention groups. In addiction work she has used motivational interviewing techniques and worked in a program that reported a 78% success rate using the Sinclair Method for alcohol dependence. She aims to help motivated clients develop practical coping skills, strengthen communication, and build sustainable change through collaborative, evidence-informed care.

Evidence-Informed Techniques Delivered Remotely

Kristen uses motivational interviewing to help clients explore ambivalence and find personal motivation for change - a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that is often effective for substance use and behavior change. She also incorporates relapse prevention strategies, teaching practical skills to recognize triggers, manage cravings, and plan for high-risk situations, which supports sustained recovery.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Kristen works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These remote options allow clients to access consistent care from licensed professionals without added travel, supporting continuity and convenience while pursuing meaningful change.