I am new to therapy and have only had a couple of sessions at this point, but I have to say that I am very impressed with Kristen. In between sessions she sends comments on the site and gives me homework assignments. She is very in tune with my wants and needs right from the beginning and I'm already feeling progress in the right direction for myself. I just know I will get the outcome I'm looking for working with Kristen.
Kristen Udell, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Kristen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Kristen. View 8 reviews
- Great news, Kristen is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Iowa
Recent reviews
Very kind and good listener. Not judge mental and tries her best to help you!
More about Kristen
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
I am licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with 6 years of professional work experience. My therapy style and approach draws influence from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, and mild depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I view us as a team, working at finding solutions to the issues you bring to therapy as well as healing from past or present trauma. I will typically respond to messages in 24 hours after receiving them or in 48 hours if it's over the weekend. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Kristen Udell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104694421.
- LMHC · Iowa · 00942 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Kristen Udell
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I am new to therapy and have only had a couple of sessions at this point, but I have to say that I am very impressed with Kristen. In between sessions she sends comments on the site and gives me homework assignments. She is very in tune with my wants and needs right from the beginning and I'm already feeling progress in the right direction for myself. I just know I will get the outcome I'm looking for working with Kristen.
Very kind and good listener. Not judge mental and tries her best to help you!
Kristen has been the perfect fit for me. She has a respectful acknowledgment of how my faith plays a role in my life and helps me develop solutions that center on that. She challenges me in ways that have helped me recognize when I am sacrificing my own emotional needs over those of other people. She’s helped me get more comfortable and to find healthy ways to communicate my feelings to others. She shares her own experiences or those she knows others have had to provide a variety of options for working through each challenging situation. I’m so grateful I found her!!
Kristen's approach to therapy is very comfortable making it easy to open up without the fear of judgment. She has been extremely helpful in helping me recognize, process, and heal while also providing me with worksheets/tools and useful skills for coping and unlearning unhealthy habits. I look forward to our sessions each week because I always come away with clearer views and overturn stones I didn't know I needed to process.
Kristen has been instrumental in helping me find different ways to deal with my anxiety and be a better communicator in personal and professional relationships. I’m in a much better place than when I started therapy.
Very open-minded and focused on providing therapy approaches that work best for me. Easy to talk to.
I have enjoyed my meetings with my therapist so far! She is a great listener, gives me time to think through my answers, and is so understanding.
I have had a great experience with Kristen. She is so kind, professional, and understanding. Having someone be able to validate the things I'm feeling and help me work through them and talk about them has been so helpful. She listens well and has a clear plan and path for me moving forward. I appreciate her knowledge base and also her ability to think outside the box and look for things outside what she already knows as well.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kristen Udell offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Kristen Udell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Kristen Udell speak?
Kristen Udell speaks English.
How many years of experience does Kristen Udell have?
Kristen Udell has 7 years of experience.
Where is Kristen Udell licensed to practice?
Kristen Udell is licensed to practice in Iowa.
Does Kristen Udell accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Kristen Udell does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Kristen Udell offer?
Kristen Udell offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Kristen Udell?
Kristen Udell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Kristen Udell?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.