Kristina Ellen

Compassionate, experienced counselor focused on whole-person care

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 19 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kristina

Kristina Ellen is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT issues, intimacy-related matters, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career questions, and bipolar disorder.

Background and approach

With 19 years in the counseling field and nine years as a licensed clinician, she brings experience from settings including telehealth, inpatient treatment, assertive community treatment teams, community health, primary care medical offices, and independent practice. That varied background informs a holistic outlook that considers both body and mind when addressing difficulties.

Her style centers on tailoring therapy to each person rather than applying one fixed plan. She integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered, dialectical behavior, emotionally-focused, and Gottman-informed work to craft interventions that fit individual goals.

Kristina values a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere where pacing and the length of care follow the client’s needs rather than preset limits. She aims to support the whole person through practical skills, emotional exploration, and relational focus so clients can move toward greater balance and functioning.

Integrating practical therapies for online support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a nonjudgmental, empathetic setting where the client’s own goals guide the work and self-understanding is encouraged. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship patterns interfere with functioning.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristina collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape a flexible plan that can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides practical options for staying engaged when schedules, mobility, or location make in-person visits difficult. These formats support continuity of care and make it possible to practice skills between sessions, maintain momentum, and access support in a way that fits daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kristina address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, and bipolar disorder.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Sessions draw from client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches, allowing practical skill-building alongside exploration of emotions and relationships.

How long has she been practicing?

Kristina has 19 years of experience in the counseling field and has been a licensed counselor for nine years, with work across telehealth, inpatient treatment, community teams, primary care, and independent practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 10093.

Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?

Therapy is offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Kristina offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English