Kristina Ellen, LCMHC
Practical, whole-person counseling for parents and adults
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Kristina
Kristina Ellen is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 19 years in the counseling field and nine years holding her LCMHC. She frames care around the whole person and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and issues related to trauma and identity.
Her tone is down-to-earth and practical, focused on helping a worried parent find clear next steps. She worked across many settings before independent practice, including telehealth, inpatient centers, assertive community treatment teams, community health, and primary care medical offices.
Background and approach
Those roles shaped her habit of looking at how life, body, and mind interact rather than treating just one symptom. That perspective shows up in sessions where daily routines and physical strain are part of the conversation. Her approach draws on client-centered work and skills-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
She also uses emotionally focused and Gottman methods when relationship and intimacy topics come up. Methods are adjusted to match each person's situation and goals rather than a fixed formula. Kristina keeps session spaces relaxed and practical.
She helps parents and individuals sort priorities, practice new ways of communicating, and build habits that reduce overwhelm. Progress is discussed together, and therapy length is guided by the client's needs rather than a preset limit. She practices in North Carolina and conducts work in English.
Her background includes recognition within her state and community from earlier nominations and local awards, reflecting long-term service in multiple clinical roles.
What Kristina works with
Everything Kristina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kristina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristina lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can set their own goals; it's useful for anyone needing a supportive space to sort stress, parenting choices, or identity questions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristina will discuss options and help pick methods that match goals, day-to-day demands, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process can shift over time as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make counseling more flexible. Video is suited for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth, and chat or text work well for short updates or when typing feels easier. These options help people fit therapy into busy parenting schedules or remote routines while keeping focus on progress and practical skills.
Questions people ask about Kristina
What issues does Kristina address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, bipolar disorder, and related topics such as body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices in a relaxed, practical manner that centers the client. Sessions focus on everyday habits, communication skills, and coping strategies tailored to each person's goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Kristina has 19 years in the counseling field and nine years as a licensed clinical mental health counselor working across telehealth, inpatient care, community teams, primary care, and independent practice.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in North Carolina and holds the LCMHC credential, listed on her license as Kristina Ellen.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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