Kristin Hassell, LMHC, LPC

Kristin Hassell greets people with a calm, straightforward approach. She aims to help people manage anxiety, stress, addiction struggles, and low self-esteem. Kristin keeps sessions practical so parents and busy adults can use new strategies quickly.

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of clinical experience. Kristin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to shape each plan. She uses skills training, thoughtful questions, and real-life practice between sessions.

Kristin focuses on common life problems like grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, career uncertainty, and transitions after trauma. She also supports people dealing with mood disorders, substance-related concerns, ADHD, and questions about identity. Sessions aim to clarify what matters, reduce overwhelming reactions, and build steady routines.

Her style is direct but warm. Kristin listens first, then helps clients try small changes that can lead to relief. She offers tools you can test at home and adjusts the pace to match each person's needs.

Kristin works with adults from Virginia and uses multiple online formats so therapy can fit into a busy life. Her approach centers on practical steps, steady skill building, and partnering with clients to set realistic goals.

Flexible therapy approaches delivered online

Kristin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and clarify what matters most. CBT focuses on practical exercises and skill practice to change patterns that maintain anxiety and low mood. ACT helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward valued goals.

She also draws on client-centered techniques that prioritize listening and understanding. Together with the client, Kristin will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust methods if something isn’t working. Finding the right fit is a collaborative process and she invites clients to give feedback so therapy stays relevant to their day-to-day life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief check-ins or practice between sessions. These options aim to make consistent care more convenient and adaptable to a busy schedule.