Kristina Ellen
Compassionate counselor focused on whole-person care
LCMHC North Carolina
- Experience
- 19 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Kristina
Kristina Ellen, LCMHC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and identity-related questions. She works with issues like parenting strain, self-esteem problems, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges connected to caregiving or chronic illness.
Background and approach
Her language is direct and practical so families under stress can quickly see whether she might fit their needs. She describes herself as a holistic counselor who looks at both body and mind.
Kristina draws on nearly two decades in counseling, including work in telehealth, inpatient treatment, community health, assertive community treatment teams, primary care clinics, and independent practice. That breadth informs how she approaches each person as a whole rather than a list of symptoms.
Sessions aim to feel relaxed and collaborative. She adapts methods to what a person needs, blending talking, skill-building, and mindful practices.
The room is described as a place to sort priorities, learn new ways to cope, and practice clearer communication. Kristina holds a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential in North Carolina - LCMHC - and has been licensed for nine years within a 19-year counseling career.
Her background also includes recognitions from regional professional groups earlier in her career. She does not place fixed time limits on therapy and approaches the work as a personal journey.
People who want a steady guide through difficult life changes often find her focus helpful when they need consistent, practical support.
How therapy approaches translate to online support
Kristina commonly uses the Gottman Method and client-centered therapy in her work. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and rebuilding trust through specific conversation skills and shared exercises that can be practiced between sessions. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can find their own solutions.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful actions and coping strategies. These approaches target relationship strain, anxiety, mood challenges, and problems with self-image by combining discussion with concrete practice and short exercises you can try between meetings.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit their needs. Adjustments are common as work progresses so that sessions remain relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video helps with face-to-face conversation and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter call fits the schedule. Live chat and text messaging let people check in, do short skills practice, or send updates between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for busy days and different comfort levels.
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Experience
19+ years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English