Kristen Hagin, LMHC, LIMHP

Kristen Hagin is a licensed mental health counselor who earned a master’s degree from Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska. She holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and the LIMHP credential - Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner - and is dually licensed to practice in Washington and Nebraska. Over the past 16 years she has supported people in a range of settings, including community behavioral health programs, youth-focused services, and work alongside primary care physicians.

Kristen favors motivational interviewing and client-centered (person-centered) approaches, tailoring an individualized plan that fits each person she meets. She guides clients in learning practical, evidence-based skills to process traumatic experiences, build resilience, pursue personal growth, and create more sustainable, healthy relationships. For some people the priority is skill development; for others a simple emotional outlet and attentive listening is what helps most, and Kristen offers both paths.

She maintains flexible options for video, phone, live chat, and messaging sessions and will work with clients to find appointment times that fit their schedules. Current availability includes video, phone, and chat sessions Monday 7-9am, Wednesday mornings 7-9am, Friday 7-5pm, and Saturday 12pm-5pm. Chat sessions are also available during those times and Monday-Friday evenings 5pm-10pm - prospective clients are encouraged to message if they need a different time and Kristen will try to accommodate.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Kristen Hagin integrates client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing, and often incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspectives guide the work - it can be useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life changes. Motivational interviewing helps people explore their own goals and ambivalence, supporting readiness for change in areas such as addiction, career shifts, or health behaviors. Cognitive behavioral techniques offer practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is collaborative - Kristen works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds. She emphasizes partnership so clients feel involved in decisions about their care.

Online therapy with Kristen is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options increase flexibility for people managing work, family, or transportation limitations while still receiving support from licensed professionals and therapists.