Kristin Hassell , LMHC, LPC

Kristin Hassell is a Virginia-based licensed therapist who brings nine years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She works with clients across a wide range of life challenges including mood disorders, self-esteem struggles, parenting concerns, career transitions, and coping with major life changes, applying a compassionate and practical approach to treatment.

Kristin holds LMHC and LPC credentials - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting formal training and state licensing to provide mental health support. Her practice draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and mindfulness techniques to help clients build skills, clarify values, and reduce distress.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and a relaxed therapeutic environment, guiding people as they identify goals, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. Kristin’s background includes supporting those facing addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other issues, with an aim to foster resilience, self-compassion, and clearer direction in life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Kristin integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered principles to tailor care to each person's needs. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and some mood concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating a supportive space where clients’ perspectives and goals guide the work.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. Kristin works with clients to explore what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies over time in a collaborative way.

Online therapy offers flexibility to receive care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of support during life changes. These options allow licensed professionals like Kristin to deliver consistent, ongoing care while adapting to each client's preferred way of engaging in therapy.