About Kristen
Kristen Harrell is a licensed counselor practicing in South Carolina. She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and brings three years of professional experience to her work. Kristen focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
Her approach centers on building an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings. Sessions aim to help people notice patterns that get in the way and practice new ways of coping.
Background and approach
Kristen emphasizes practical steps and encouragement so progress feels attainable. She also addresses related areas such as body image, communication problems, family of origin concerns, forgiveness, immigration issues, infidelity, and questions about life purpose. Workplace stress and issues around sexuality and non-monogamous relationships are included in her focus.
Kristen works to support motivation and confidence while helping people process past hurts and current challenges. The process is collaborative: goals are set together and adjusted as needed. This helps keep work focused on what matters most to each person.
For people who want straightforward guidance and steady support, Kristen aims to provide clear steps and compassionate feedback. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she offers steady encouragement throughout the journey.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and skills practice. One common approach teaches specific coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as grounding, breathing, and short behavioral experiments to test worries. This helps people manage symptoms and feel more in control day to day.Another frequently used method focuses on processing traumatic experiences at a pace the client can handle, and building safety and emotional regulation skills. That approach helps when past events continue to affect current mood and relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan so it fits the client's needs and comfort level.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also let people connect from a familiar setting and maintain steady momentum between appointments.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- South Carolina, North Carolina
- Languages
- English