About Kristen
Kristen Hamill helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life changes. She is a licensed clinical social worker and brings ten years of practice to sessions. Parents and busy adults often seek her out for help with self-esteem, relationship strain, and addiction-related concerns.
Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at small steps that add up to real change. She listens first, then works with each person to find what fits their life.
Background and approach
Kristen uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She pairs that with mindfulness practices to build calm and awareness. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making a change.
Kristen focuses on concrete skills people can use between sessions. She helps clients create routines, set realistic goals, and practice self-compassion. Sessions often include homework exercises, brief skills training, and discussion about what worked that week.
Her background includes ten years of clinical work as a licensed clinical social worker, with licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She keeps explanations plain and avoids jargon so people can use what they learn right away. Kristen aims to be practical, warm, and direct in helping people move forward.
Many clients come for help finding life purpose and building self-love alongside symptom relief. Kristen emphasizes gradual progress and supports people as they try new ways of coping. She encourages honest conversation about setbacks and celebrates small wins along the way.
How Kristen Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Kristen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT involves noticing patterns, testing beliefs, and practicing new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness exercises teach simple attention skills that can ease stress and improve focus during daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristen will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful.
Online therapy with Kristen uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access. Video is useful for full sessions and visual cues, while phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free check-in is needed. Live chat and text work well for short updates, quick coaching, or maintaining momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to get consistent support around work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania, New Jersey
- Languages
- English