About me

Hello! I am a certified counselor who has worked with children and teens for 17 years. Through therapy I've helped clients with communication, control, relationships with self and others, planning and decision-making, self-esteem, coping with changes, eating disorders, body dsymorphia and substance abuse. I'm person-centered in my style . I respect my clients and allow them to determine what topics we cover in therapy and how deeply they want to address issues.

Being a teenager is a time in your life when you get to try new ideas out, learn about your place in the world and push some limitations. It's a time when you are soaking up knowledge and making important decisions that will affect your future. It's also a time in your life where friends take precedence over family and hormones can drive your body and mind like no other time in your life.

I draw from treatment modals such as strengths-based, solution focused lens where my clients and I work together to develop a treatment plan that accomplishes my clients goals. We can work on short-term or long-term goals depending on your preference. Through cognitive-behavioral therapy I can assist clients in exploring relationships between, thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Through CBT, clients reveal the dysfunctional thoughts that lead to self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. I support clients as they try new communication styles, coping mechanisms, mindfulness work, and emotional regulation. Clients can practice how they address issues with loved ones and receive my honest feedback.

I live outside of Detroit, Michigan. My hobbies include cooking, yoga, traveling to new places, hiking with my husband and playing with our two puppies. I've experienced many therapies and have had several therapists myself. I enjoy learning about myself and others. Finding the right therapist takes time and courage. With that being said, if you feel you are ready to take the next steps toward a life you enjoy, I am here to support you and walk alongside you celebrating your accomplishments and encouraging through the dark and light times. Change takes time and effort, but it is worth it. I check messages Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST I will reply to you promptly.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Cancer , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MI LPC 6401012527

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kristin Ansel. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Kristin for 3 months

Kristin is a great therapist. She explains in details so I can understand on how to handle these episodes or my daughter would say mental breakdowns in a positive manner and taking babysteps one day at a time

Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Kristin for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She listens and gives great insight to things I cant see for myself. She messages me back quickly and always encourages more conversation. Her questions open my mind to other perspectives. I feel she genuinely cares.

Written on May 25, 2025 after therapy with Kristin for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

Kristen is a true professional. She listens intently and is very patient with me.

Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Kristin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management

Kristin is a great listener, validates my feelings & asks thought provoking questions that make me see things in a different way.

Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Kristin for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She always makes me feel safe enough to share.

Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with Kristin for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management

Kristin really listens and gives spot on feedback. Really valuable

Written on Oct 01, 2023 after therapy with Kristin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Awesome

Written on Jul 30, 2023 after therapy with Kristin for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management

Kristin has been very helpful and has given me very good advice.

Written on Jul 10, 2023 after therapy with Kristin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Kind friendly and understanding

Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Kristin for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Kristen is very personable and genuine, which is refreshing. As a therapist myself it can be hard to find the right person to be vulnerable with and put your trust in. However, Kristen has been highly skilled from the beginning and I can tell she is doing the work constantly to keep up with her clients needs.

Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Kristin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I have only met with Kristin three times and she is the best therapist I have had. She truly listens to what issues I have and offers constructive solutions to the problems I have. She also challenges me to reach my goals set in our first meeting and provides resources surrounding my goals. She is truly the best. Thank you so much Kristin.

Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Kristin for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Kristin has been responsive, helpful and has helped me navigate some very difficult situations.

Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Kristin for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coping with life changes

Life changing experience, I truly feel heard and supported

Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Kristin for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Very thoughtful, considerate, kind, and knowledgeable

Written on Jul 09, 2022 after therapy with Kristin for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

Kristin is wonderful! She listens and provides great thoughts and helps to make me a better a person.

Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Kristin for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

Kristin is incredibly considerate and kind. Very knowledgeable in her field, including in the ability to work with entrepreneurs who have unique life situations. 100% recommend.

Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Kristin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

I enjoyed the therapy

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Kristin for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management

I have never felt more comfortable sharing my thoughts, feelings, and emotions with someone before. Not only does she validate what is going through my head, but she also provides feedback that forces me to think in ways that I hadn't prior to our conversation. The main reason I am here is because I feel like I have used all of the tools in my toolbox to feel better and they are not working anymore. Kristin helps me to find new tools or new ways to use the tools I already have to fix my issues and difficulties myself. All in all, I am thoroughly impressed with how exceptional she is at her job and I will continue my sessions with her for the foreseeable future.

Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Kristin for 6 months

Kristin is a FANTASTIC therapist. Talking to her feels like talking to a friend who gives really great advice. She guides the conversation in a really productive way and if she ever doesn't understand what I'm talking she asks great questions to get there. The only issue is I wish she was available more.

Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Kristin for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Working with Kristin has been wonderful for us individually and for our marriage. Kristin listens deeply and always offers new insights and ideas to help us figure out the root cause of an issue and address it. We're communicating better than we ever have, and have a new level of understanding in our relationship. Thank you, Kristin!

Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Kristin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

My Counselor is completely helpful, professional comments professional, supportive, and I feel extremely grateful that I am in good care

Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Kristin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Having Kristin as my therapist has really helped me! She really cares about getting you the help you need. Since meeting with her I have noticed change in my everyday life, Thank you Kristin!

Written on Feb 08, 2021 after therapy with Kristin for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem

Kristin is the best counselor ever. I feel extremely lucky and blessed to have been paired up with her.

Written on Dec 11, 2020 after therapy with Kristin for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Kristin has given me new tools to navigate a stressful time in my life that I will take with me in the future. Talking to her every week has been an effective and enjoyable way to manage my mental health. She is warm, thoughtful, and knows exactly when to dig into a topic that I brought up in jest, leading to realizations I couldn't have come to on my own. I highly recommend her!

Written on Sep 01, 2020 after therapy with Kristin for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Kristin is attentive, understanding and relatable! We have really enjoyed our time with her and appreciate everything she has done for us. We have learned so much about ourselves and our relationship. I recommend her to everybody!

Written on Aug 14, 2020 after therapy with Kristin for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Kristin is great, she listens well and mediates the conversation amazingly.. very thankful to have her with is

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