Therapist profile

Kristin Hassell, LMHC, LPC

Virginia

Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns

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CredentialsLMHC, LPC
LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701010418; LPC, Texas / 97733; LMHC, Florida / MH25827
NPI1346822293
Experience9 years
LanguagesEnglish
LocationVirginia

About

CBT techniques
DBT skills
Mindfulness tools

About Kristin

Kristin Hassell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience. She practices in Virginia and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and anger. Kristin also supports people dealing with self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, career shifts, ADHD, and related life transitions.

Her approach is practical and skills-focused. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to help clients notice patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, and practice different responses. Mindfulness methods are used to help with grounding and reducing reactivity when emotions run high.

Kristin uses client-centered principles to keep sessions collaborative. Conversations aim to clarify goals, try small changes, and track what helps. Motivational Interviewing influences her work with substance use and habit change, emphasizing readiness and personal values.

She has experience across mood disorders, addiction, and trauma-related concerns, and she brings that background into focused work on anger and control issues. Sessions often combine skill practice, real-world assignments, and reflective talk about triggers and patterns.

Language of service is English and international clients are not accepted. Cost varies by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How sessions work

How Kristin integrates CBT, DBT and mindfulness online

Kristin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical for anger linked to workplace stress, relationship conflict, or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. DBT skills are useful when people need ways to tolerate distress and regulate strong feelings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that lower reactivity and improve moment-to-moment noticing.

Choosing the right combination of methods is part of the work together. Kristin will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try different techniques, and adjust based on what is most useful. That collaborative approach helps match tools to everyday life and to the specific triggers a person brings to sessions.

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, keep follow-ups brief, or avoid travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when life is hectic, while others use longer sessions to practice skills in depth. The therapist and client decide practical details together so therapy fits into daily routines.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBT Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Virginia, Texas, Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does she address?

She works with problems like snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, workplace frustration, and difficulty managing strong reactions.

What is her therapeutic style?

Kristin uses a practical, skills-based style drawing on CBT, DBT, and mindfulness while keeping sessions collaborative and goal-oriented.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Confirm current session options before booking by checking the platform, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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