- Work and wellbeing
- Addiction support
- Stress and mood
About Kristen
Kristen Wells, MA, LMHC helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, and relationship strain. She works with adults facing parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and the ups and downs of career and life changes. Kristen practices in Massachusetts and offers a straightforward, goal-focused approach to care.
Kristen earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Anna Maria College. She began as a social worker with children and families and has spent the past 15 years providing therapy to adults. Her background includes work in addiction programs and running groups for relapse prevention and anger management.
In sessions she uses practical methods such as motivational interviewing and other evidence-based techniques to help with substance use and behavior change. She helps clients build coping skills for anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. Kristen also supports people dealing with loss, legal stressors, and major life transitions.
She often works with people on relationship concerns, co-parenting, attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, and blended family stress. Kristen describes an ideal client as someone ready to make changes and willing to do the work required for lasting progress.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She aims to teach tools clients can use between sessions and to help them set clear goals. People who want practical strategies for managing emotions, cravings, and daily stress often choose her approach.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Kristen uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on behavior change and coping skills. One commonly used method is motivational interviewing, which helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and build internal motivation to reduce substance use or adopt healthier habits. Another approach she draws on teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety and mood management, such as grounding techniques, activity planning, and structured problem solving.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful and realistic for day-to-day life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats that are currently offered before booking. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit into a busy week, cut down on travel time, and allow a quicker check-in during a break from work. It can also make some forms of skill practice and follow-up more convenient. Confirming formats ahead of time helps match your needs with practical session options.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristen focus on?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, substance use and mood disorders. Kristen also helps with relationship problems, parenting strain, trauma, grief, and career-related stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She uses direct conversation and teaches coping skills clients can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Kristen has 15 years of clinical experience. She began as a social worker and later provided therapy in addiction programs and group work for anger management and relapse prevention.
Which credentials and region are relevant?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Massachusetts.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Kristen?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.