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Kristel Avilus, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kristel 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 Kristel. View 18 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Kristel is an amazing listener, very insightful and observant, with advice which is on point but very careful, gentle and motivational. I appreciate her help and look forward to each future call! :)

Reviewed November 2023

Kristel is very good at her job. She give me great outlooks on my issues and is a great listener. She is also always available. She is awesome!

Reviewed December 2022

More about Kristel

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello! Im happy your here!

Let’s figure this out together. I am a Licensed clinical Social worker with 7 years of experience working with clients to help navigate through unresolved trauma. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-focused rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hearing impaired Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Infidelity Intellectual disability Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kristel Avilus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689268591.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW17998 · Expires March 2025

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 Kristel Avilus

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

18 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Helped Understand Understanding Recommend Thank you Comfortable Genuine Grateful

Kristel is an amazing listener, very insightful and observant, with advice which is on point but very careful, gentle and motivational. I appreciate her help and look forward to each future call! :)

Reviewed November 2023

Kristel is very good at her job. She give me great outlooks on my issues and is a great listener. She is also always available. She is awesome!

Reviewed December 2022

Kristal is an amazing compassionate non judgmental therapist who has helped my mental health tremendously. I would highly recommend her to anyone struggling with depression, bipolar or life uncertainty. She has changed my life for the better and I’m grateful I’ve found her

Reviewed September 2022

She’s amazing! I absolutely adore her!

Reviewed May 2022

Kristel has been the most amazing therapist ever! She's really accommodating and super friendly. After a few sessions with her, she knew about my talking pattern. She knew I'll talk about this first and then of that later. I love how she always checks in with me before our sessions as well. She will ask me about updates for things that happen in my last session. I really love talking to her because she really validates me when I'm in doubt. Thank you Kristel!

Reviewed May 2022

At first I was nervous to use this app. Then I was matched with Kristel and from the first session, she has been an enthusiastic, compassionate, warm and intelligent therapist who really listens and helps me tackle the root of my problems. I have only had 3 sessions with her and she has already helped me understand reasons behind the abuse I face and has helped me recognise positive thing about myself which is life changing. It helps that she has a great sense of humour, is down to Earth and also flexible with her schedule. I look forward to continuing therapy with Kristel, she is a blessing.

Reviewed April 2022

Dr. Kristel is positive, encouraging and listens well to my needs, stories and areas of concern. I have come a long way out of a dark unappreciated, unemployed space to a light, beautiful fresh and appreciative employer and have a great new attitude of gratitude!

Reviewed February 2022

Seeing Kristel has been one of the best decisions I have made this year! I have gone through many difficult changes and transitions recently and speaking with Kristel regularly has helped me tremendously to see the big picture and be able to process the day-to-day. I have never been happier or more excited about life and whenever things become difficult it gives me great comfort to know that I have the tools to get through it and can further process it with Kristel's help later. She is also a master at metaphors! Everything has been at my pace and she has been so flexible with my schedule. Things have been so great that I sometimes think about how much better my life would have been if I had been seeing her for years! Everytime we speak I look forward to telling her more and more about my life present, past and future.

Reviewed November 2021

Working with Kristel has been incredible. In addition to being a patient, compassionate, and non-judgmental listener, she's SO good at helping me get to the core of any issues I might be dealing with. Where other therapists I've worked with have been quick to prescribe exercises that simply interrupt anxious or negative thoughts, Kristel isn't afraid to go deep to understand the pathology of those thoughts and how the brain can be rewired. Working with her has helped me feel more confident and comfortable with myself, and I feel like I know myself so much better because of the ways she has helped me reframe what's going on in my life.

Reviewed November 2021

Kristel is very understanding and gives great feedback! She really knows how to walk you through your own thought process while making the experience of reflection and healing a breeze. Amazing energy from a therapist makes it easier to decompress and say your truth comfortably. Thank you for all your help!

Reviewed November 2021

Although we’ve only had two sessions, I really enjoy the vibe I have with Kristel. I feel comfortable and she understands what I’m saying and what I need to do to change. The therapy sessions are going very well and I am happy I chose Kristel!

Reviewed November 2021

If you get paired with Kristel, honestly consider yourself blessed. Such a lighthearted, warm smile. Been through a few therapists but after the first session with Kristel, my intuition was immediately signaling me to stay with this one. I actually gave up on therapy for a while because of the few therapists I’ve settled for in the past and I was going to give up again if my initially assigned therapist wasn’t it, but Kristel, they are definitely it. Extremely personable and always has a great balance between listening, understanding and giving their own input but also challenging you to look beyond your current perspective so that you may see things that have locked in a funk. Again, a bright, genuine smile and a contagious laugh, which may seem irrelevant for a therapist but I believe that it is so crucial to view your therapist as another human being (to some degree obviously) so that it’s easier to be honest with them and more importantly, yourself. Also, it makes it so much worthwhile to actually enjoy working to be a “better you” with your therapist there to support you in whatever forms you may need. I’ve also begun to finally understand a few things I have heard from other therapists and throughout my life throughout my sessions with Kristel. And I’ve began to gradually move toward those goals, with intention, and it’s helped me during some of my heavier days. I am certainly not disappointed in my choice to log onto BetterHelp, completely because of Kristel. It makes things so much lighter to speak with someone genuine that also has the knowledge and experience, especially in such heavy times. Take care if you’re reading this. Genuinely. S.S.

Reviewed September 2021

Kristel is AMAZING! I have an extremely difficult time expressing my point of view almost at all times but Kristel definitely gets me. I am certainly lucky to have gotten her as my counselor!

Reviewed August 2021

our session helps me to clarify my thinking process. It's very helpful.

Reviewed August 2021

Kristel is a great therapist. She was flexible with our appointment time, and willing to meet when I needed it. I felt heard, understood, and validated by her. I look forward to continuing to work with Kristel.

Reviewed August 2021

I believe Kristel is intelligent, emphatic, and well versed in her areas of therapy. I also believe that I need a deep diving into my past and consciousness to heal. This will not come from one session with any provider. My hopes are to work with Kristel in the near future. She has a lot to offer and is an amazing, nonjudgmental, understanding woman. Thank you so much Kristel, please do let me know if you accept insurance plans! Until we meet again.! LC

Reviewed August 2021

Kristal has been extremely helpful and understanding. Very patient and open minded. Has a calm, soothing demeanor that allows for our sessions to run smoothly and effectively. Cannot recommend her enough and very grateful for what she does.

Reviewed August 2021

She is a great woman. I’ve only had one session so far but she made it really easy for me to talk to her and let me lead the conversation so she could understand and get to know me better so she can help me out more.if anyone reads this and is new to this therapist process I recommend you talk to Kristel I promise you won’t regret it I am excited for her to help me more and get me through this journey

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kristel Avilus offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kristel Avilus 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 Kristel Avilus speak?

Kristel Avilus speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kristel Avilus have?

Kristel Avilus has 7 years of experience.

Where is Kristel Avilus licensed to practice?

Kristel Avilus is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Kristel Avilus accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Kristel Avilus accepts 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 Kristel Avilus offer?

Kristel Avilus offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kristel Avilus?

Kristel Avilus 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 Kristel Avilus?

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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