Kristen Harrell is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
01About Kristen
Kristen Harrell is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She is an LCMHC and an LPC practicing in South Carolina with three years of professional experience. Kristen focuses on building a calm, respectful space for people to talk about what matters most to them.
She emphasizes clear, down-to-earth conversation. Sessions are centered on what the person wants to change and practical steps to get there.
Background and approach
Kristen listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try different ways of handling them. Trauma and past abuse are part of her work, alongside self-esteem and motivation. She also addresses issues like body image, communication problems, family of origin issues, forgiveness, and workplace stress.
Conversations can include sexuality, polyamory or non-monogamous relationship concerns, immigration stressors, and questions about life purpose. Kristen aims to make therapy a collaborative process. She helps people set realistic goals, notice small progress, and adjust strategies if something is not working.
The tone in sessions is supportive and straightforward, with an emphasis on practical change. Parents reading on a phone should find her style approachable and direct. She encourages anyone taking the first step toward change to use that courage as a foundation for steady work and improvement.
02Credentials
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 10150 · expires August 2027
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 20827 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1295480911 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kristen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical steps people can try between sessions and on understanding how past experiences shape present reactions. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method helps people notice thought patterns and practice alternatives in everyday situations.Another useful approach works with the impacts of trauma by helping people name what happened, understand how it affects current behavior, and develop skills to manage intense reactions. This can reduce the power of painful memories and increase a sense of control over daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, what has or has not helped before, and preferences for pace and style. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what feels helpful.
For practical details about session formats, please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people continue care when relocation or work demands change. Licensed professionals can adapt these evidence-based techniques to work over remote appointments while keeping the focus on useful, real-world change.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Kristen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns, plus related topics such as body image, communication problems, workplace issues, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is conversational and practical, focusing on clear goals and steps people can try between sessions. Kristen emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
How much professional experience does she have?
Kristen has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds credentials as an LCMHC and an LPC and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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