Christen

Mrs Christen Hansel

Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

“A compassionate, intuitive, adult counselor in residence who specializes in working with anxiety, self-esteem, and shame, with a focus on self-compassion.”

About Me

I offer compassionate, intuitive support to adults navigating anxiety, self-esteem, and the weight of shame. My approach centres on cultivating self-compassion. This helps you understand and respond to struggles with kindness. We explore practical ways to build inner resilience and foster a stronger sense of self-worth. Clients seeking a gentle, understanding space to heal often find our work deeply supportive. My aim is to help you move towards greater peace.

Approach

Gentle curiosity guides how I meet you, turning moments of anxious overwhelm or harsh self-judgment into small, manageable experiments for kinder inner responses. In my Virginia Beach office or during secure online sessions in English, I keep a steady, paced rhythm—short grounding practices, reflective questions, and space to notice what changes between meetings. Together we track shifts in thought, bodily tension, and spiritual beliefs so insights become usable day-to-day. This way of working tends to fit adults seeking steady, compassionate practice over quick fixes.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

Professional Title:

  • Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

Credentials

Registrations

Virginia Board of Counseling

Resident in Counseling

Qualifications

Old Dominion University

Service Areas

Sparks Counseling and Wellness

In-person & Online

Virginia Beach, Virginia

United States