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Kristin Pacello, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Kristin

Kristin Pacello is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia who brings a decade of professional experience to her work. She supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

Kristin emphasizes clients' existing strengths and views each person as the expert on their own story, partnering with them to build practical coping skills and clearer pathways forward. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that requires courage and commitment to change, and she aims to empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Kristin's background includes work with a broad range of concerns such as parenting, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adjustment to major life transitions. Her Virginia license (LCSW) and ten years in practice inform a grounded, strengths-oriented approach that focuses on measurable progress and real-world application.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Kristin draws on established, evidence-based techniques to help clients build skills and find relief. One commonly used approach focuses on teaching practical coping strategies and behavioral skills to manage anxiety, mood shifts, and stress; this work often emphasizes small, achievable changes that improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on processing and resolving traumatic experiences by creating a safe, paced framework for exploring difficult memories and reactions, which can reduce symptoms that interfere with relationships and well-being.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process; Kristin works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are involved in setting goals and choosing strategies so therapy feels tailored and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care from various locations and to access support without the need for travel, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kristin address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, encouraging clients to draw on their own expertise while learning practical skills to manage symptoms and navigate life changes.
What is her professional background?
Kristin has ten years of professional experience in clinical work, providing support across a variety of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Virginia as an LCSW with the license number VA LCSW 0904013305 and practices from that jurisdiction.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Kristin can help with

Kristin Pacello works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Kristin works with clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse.

Experience and training

Kristin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, with 10 years of clinical experience.