Christen HanselLicensed Counselor

Christen Hansel is a Licensed Counselor in Virginia with a bachelor's in psychology from the College of William and Mary and an M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University. She brings a diverse background, including 13 years in ministry and experience as a freelance writer and editor.

She works with adults to build self-compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance skills, helping alleviate anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem, with a focus on clients facing anxiety, religious trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and a strong inner critic.

Christen has provided counseling at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Center, Christian Psychotherapy Services, and Sparks Counseling and Wellness.