Profile / United States
Kristen Hamill, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristen
Kristen Hamill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with ten years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and big life changes. Kristen also focuses on helping clients explore life purpose and build self-love.
She uses clear, practical steps in sessions. Conversations identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Then she and the client try different ways of responding and coping. Kristen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when they fit the work.
Sessions emphasize simple, actionable strategies. Clients practice skills between meetings and track what helps. Kristen pays attention to everyday routines, thinking patterns, and motivation so progress is easier to notice.
Her style is direct and structured. She helps people break problems into manageable parts and test small changes. For someone feeling overwhelmed by stress, or stuck after a life shift, her approach aims to clarify goals and build steady skills.
Kristen is licensed to practice as an LCSW in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. People who prefer working in English will find that supported. Before scheduling, readers should confirm the current session options available to match practical needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break problems into specific thoughts and behaviors that can be tracked and adjusted. CBT helps when anxiety, stress, or patterns of avoidance are creating ongoing problems by turning broad worries into small experiments to try between sessions.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational Interviewing is used when change feels difficult; it helps clarify values and boost internal motivation for small, sustainable steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristen collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying approaches and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or other routines, reduce travel time, and let people use shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow for practicing skills in everyday settings and reviewing homework together so progress links directly to daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. There is also a focus on life purpose and self-love.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding. The work is practical and skill-based, with exercises to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns. Her practice draws on evidence-based methods like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and practices out of New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. People should confirm location requirements before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing for your situation before scheduling.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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