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Kristen Wells, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Kristen

Kristen Wells is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, substance use and addictions, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD.

Background and approach

With 15 years of experience in helping people navigate mood disorders, postpartum depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, she brings practical strategies and steady support to clients facing complex emotional challenges.

Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College, and years of clinical work that began in child and family social work before shifting toward adult therapy.

Kristen has provided individual, family, and couples counseling and has facilitated group programs such as anger management and relapse prevention. She also has experience using motivational approaches in substance use work and helping clients build lasting coping skills.

Kristen aims to work collaboratively with motivated clients who are ready to examine patterns and make change. She integrates experience with mood disorders, attachment and family issues, communication problems, and life-purpose exploration to tailor treatment to each person's goals and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care



Motivational interviewing is one approach she often draws on; it helps clients explore ambivalence about change and build intrinsic motivation for addressing substance use, addictive behaviors, or other patterns that interfere with goals. Cognitive-behavioral techniques are also frequently used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, develop practical coping skills, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Both methods emphasize concrete tools and collaborative goal setting that can be applied to ADHD-related challenges such as organization and emotion regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, strengths, and preferences. Over time she adjusts techniques based on client feedback and progress to help clients meet evolving goals.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible scheduling and continuity of care across busy lives. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, check in between appointments, and maintain momentum when managing life transitions, mood concerns, or recovery efforts.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and a variety of related concerns such as self-esteem and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Kristen uses evidence-based techniques and motivational methods drawn from clinical practice to help clients build coping skills and make sustainable changes. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in mental health, initially in child and family social work and then providing therapy to adults for many years.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She is an MA, LMHC with license details MA LMHC LMHC8070 and RI LMHC MHC00887 and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Kristen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Languages

English

What Kristen can help with

Kristen Wells works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and depression.

Kristen began her career working with children and families as a social worker.

Experience and training

Kristen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts.