Kristin Hassell, LMHC, LPC

Kristin Hassell is a Virginia-based licensed counselor with nine years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. As an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), she combines practical coping strategies with compassionate listening to support clients in making meaningful changes.

She works with a broad range of issues including self-esteem and intimacy-related struggles, parenting and family dynamics, anger and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Kristin also assists clients facing substance use challenges, control issues, family of origin difficulties, multicultural concerns, and questions of life purpose. Her practice integrates tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness to adapt treatment to each person’s goals and situation.

Kristin cultivates a relaxed, respectful space where clients are guided through the steps of growth at a comfortable pace. She balances structured skill-building with opportunities for self-exploration, aiming to help people clarify values, improve coping, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.

Evidence-based approaches offered through online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties. It provides practical skills for managing everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients a supportive space to explore concerns, build self-understanding, and strengthen self-directed growth.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kristin Hassell works collaboratively with clients to choose and adapt techniques based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from a licensed professional without geographic constraints.