About Kristen
Kristen Udell is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa. She draws on straightforward, practical approaches to help people who are struggling with stress and anxiety. Her style is calm and respectful, with an emphasis on working together to find what helps most.
Kristen uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also practices client-centered therapy, which means she listens closely and adapts sessions to what each person needs.
Background and approach
Solution-focused work helps keep sessions goal-oriented and actionable. Across eight years in the field, Kristen has supported people facing trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and life changes. She helps people build confidence, improve communication, and explore values like forgiveness and self-love.
She also addresses concerns many women bring about purpose and direction. Sessions are collaborative. Kristen and the client set goals, try practical strategies, and check what is working.
She aims to make steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming. Kristen typically replies to messages within 24 hours on weekdays and within 48 hours on weekends. She encourages anyone feeling unsure to take the first step toward help and will support them through the initial scheduling and matching process.
Practical therapy approaches delivered online
Kristen uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and adapting to each person's needs so sessions feel relevant and respectful. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and shift thought and behavior patterns that contribute to stress and anxiety. Solution-focused therapy keeps work brief and goal-oriented, helping people try small, practical steps that build momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kristen collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will check in regularly and adjust techniques so sessions stay useful and targeted toward what the person wants to achieve.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a quicker check-in. Live chat and text let people send short messages or work between appointments. These options provide flexibility so therapy can continue around work, family, and daily life.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Iowa
- Languages
- English
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