- Focus on actionable steps
- Respectful and sensitive care
- Strength-based approach
About Kristen
Kristen Hamm is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting strain, and depression. Kristen aims to make the first steps toward change easier and more manageable.
She uses straightforward conversation to tailor a plan to each person's needs. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts and feelings, learning clearer communication, and building small habits that add up. Kristen draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work to help clients spot patterns and try new responses.
Her background includes five years of professional counseling experience and a long personal history of family life that influenced her career choice. Kristen says lived experience motivated her to train as an LPC and to support others through life transitions and relationship strain.
In therapy she aims to help people find greater self-understanding, improved relationships, and more peace with daily life. She describes her style as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate while keeping sessions practical and goal-oriented.
People who come to Kristen can expect a collaborative process. She listens first, then helps set clear, achievable steps for coping and growth. Progress is measured by small changes that make day-to-day life feel steadier.
Using ACT and CBT to Guide Online Sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help when worry, avoidance, or uncertainty get in the way of living a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT is often used for stress, social anxiety, and depression. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions adapt over time based on what proves most helpful, and the plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since they are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and letting people meet from their own schedules. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that don’t require video, which can work better on hectic days or when bandwidth is limited. Overall, online work aims to focus on practical skills and consistent steps people can use between sessions to feel steadier day-to-day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristen commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, and feelings like guilt or isolation.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize clear dialogue, skill-building, and setting small goals to improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional counseling experience. Her life experience as a long-term partner and parent also informs her work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Krisen is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Oklahoma. Her practice is located in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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