Kristina Malley , LPC

Kristina Malley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings an approachable, steady presence to online mental health care. With 11 years of experience, she aims to reduce the pressure of beginning therapy by creating a welcoming, comfortable environment clients can access from home. She works with people of all genders on a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression and mood disorders, bipolar disorder, addictive behaviors, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem and body image issues, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.

Kristina emphasizes building a collaborative rapport to identify strengths and set both short- and long-term goals. She helps clients recognize their potential and develop practical strategies to remove barriers that get in the way of daily functioning and life goals. Her work includes support for blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication challenges, chronic illness and pain, and issues related to eating, sleeping, anger, and career transitions.

Trained in client-centered and evidence-informed approaches, Kristina blends methods to meet each person where they are. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University. She is also listed as an effective motivator and organizer of diverse teams and supports clients through messaging and call-based sessions so therapy can fit into varied lifestyles.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Kristina uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the individual's values and goals guide the work; this approach helps people who need validation, clearer self-understanding, and stronger personal motivation. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. When appropriate, she integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be especially helpful for mood instability and intense emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristina collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Kristina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access support during life transitions, and work on skills in the moments they matter most.