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Kristin Pacello

LCSW

Kristin Pacello , LCSW

Therapist in Virginia

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About Kristin

Kristin Pacello is a Virginia-licensed mental health professional with 10 years of clinical experience who supports adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflicts, and the effects of trauma and abuse. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training with practical skills to help clients navigate difficult emotions and life transitions.

Kristin works from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can be mobilized for change. She values clients' resilience and meets them where they are, offering guidance, support, and encouragement as they take courageous steps toward greater well-being. Her approach emphasizes empowerment and collaboration so clients can build the tools they need to manage challenges and pursue a more fulfilling life.

Whether someone is seeking help with acute stress, improving relationships, resolving family tensions, or processing past hurts, Kristin aims to create a respectful, focused space that advances healing and practical progress. She is committed to helping clients identify goals and develop strategies that fit their lives and values.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Kristin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and personal strengths. One component focuses on skill-building for coping and emotional regulation, teaching tools people can use to manage stress, anxiety, and everyday challenges. Another component centers on trauma-informed work, helping clients process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable while restoring a sense of safety and agency. Kristin also draws on a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story and builds on existing resources to foster resilience and growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kristin works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She helps clients evaluate what feels useful, adjusts strategies over time, and supports clients in setting realistic steps toward change.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to connect from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, multiple ways to communicate, and consistent access to a licensed professional who can guide practical, evidence-informed work toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kristin Pacello have?

Kristin Pacello has 10 years of professional work experience in mental health.

Is Kristin Pacello a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is registered as VA LCSW 0904013305.

In which languages does Kristin Pacello provide therapy?

Kristin provides therapy in English.

Where is Kristin Pacello located?

Kristin is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Kristin Pacello as my therapist?

You can work with Kristin Pacello through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kristin Pacello work with international clients?

Yes, Kristin Pacello works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kristin Pacello cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

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