Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Kristen Hamill, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
Continue with KristenCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW017869
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06456400
- NPI
- 1700174679
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Kristen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristen
Kristen Hamill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her focus also includes questions of life purpose and learning to practice self-love.
Kristen uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people build coping skills. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She helps clients name patterns, try new behaviors, and track small changes over time.
In therapy she combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to meet specific needs. That can mean learning to notice unhelpful thoughts, practicing present-moment skills to reduce reactivity, or finding internal motivation to change addictive behaviors. She adapts techniques to the person's daily routine and challenges.
Her approach is collaborative. She works with clients to set clear, achievable goals and checks progress regularly. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings, and the concrete steps people can take between sessions to make daily life feel more manageable.
Kristen practices in New Jersey and draws on a decade of clinical experience to guide treatment choices. She speaks English and does not accept international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm session formats and scheduling options to match their needs.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Kristen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try different responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can test changes and notice what helps.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment skills. Mindfulness practice can reduce reactivity to stress and help people notice urges or cravings without immediately acting on them. Motivational Interviewing is used to boost a person’s own reasons for change and to plan realistic next steps when someone feels stuck.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kristen will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, daily life, and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in the contexts where problems occur, which can help translate learning into everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also focuses on life purpose and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods and keeps sessions goal-oriented. Expect work on thoughts, coping skills, and small behavior changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in clinical practice. That experience informs how she selects and adapts interventions.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for current pricing tied to your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers