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.
Contact Christen
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
- •Counseling
- •Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
- •Mindfulness
- •Stress Management
- •Online Therapy
Works With:
- •Adults
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Anxiety
- •Mood Disorder
- •LGBTQI+ Support
Professional Title:
- •Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)
Qualifications
Old Dominion University
Registrations
Virginia Board of Counseling
Resident in Counseling