Kristen Hagin , LMHC, LIMHP

Kristen Hagin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) who brings 17 years of experience to her work. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Kristen also supports people navigating addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, and concerns related to eating and body image.

She trained at Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska and has worked across community behavioral health, youth-focused services, and within primary care settings. That range means she is familiar with healthcare routines and practical day-to-day stressors. Kristen draws on approaches that emphasize the person and their goals rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

In sessions she tends to use Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy to help people clarify what matters most to them. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when helpful, along with mindfulness practices to build coping tools.

Some people come seeking skills to manage strong emotions or to reduce unhelpful patterns. Others simply need a calm space to talk and be heard. Kristen works collaboratively to set realistic steps and build skills that fit each person’s life.

She practices from Nebraska and conducts sessions in English. Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.

Approaches and what online sessions feel like

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, giving space to talk while the therapist reflects and helps clarify priorities. This works well for people who want a supportive, nonjudgmental place to sort out feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants tools they can practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Kristen will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that suit those needs. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay focused and useful.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules and different preferences. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone works when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat is good for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, and other demands.