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Kristina Malley, LPC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kristina

Kristina Malley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions. She welcomes individuals seeking a practical, strengths-based way to address issues such as depression, bipolar mood challenges, relationship tension, grief, addictions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes building a collaborative rapport and identifying both short- and long-term goals tailored to each client’s needs. With 11 years of clinical experience and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University, Kristina combines evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered attitude.

She helps clients recognize strengths, develop coping strategies, and break down barriers that hold them back. Kristina also addresses related areas including self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, career transitions, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and emotional regulation difficulties.

Kristina offers flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more accessible. Her approach aims to meet clients where they are, emphasizing practical strategies and collaborative planning so people can move toward clearer purpose, improved functioning, and more satisfying daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Kristina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be especially helpful for mood instability, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristina works with clients to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and she adapts techniques over time as needs change. The aim is to build practical tools together while honoring each person’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and health needs. These formats allow ongoing access to licensed professionals without the need to travel, support consistent skill practice between sessions, and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining momentum toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristina commonly address?
Kristina works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and ADHD, as well as related areas like self-esteem and career challenges.
What is Kristina's therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered principles with structured approaches such as CBT and DBT, using practical skill-building and collaborative problem solving to help clients reach their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience in the mental health field working with clinically diagnosed disorders and diverse client needs.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Kristina holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC010436.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Kristina provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Kristina can help with

Kristina Malley works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Kristina works with clients of all genders struggling with bullying, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship struggles, and mood disorders.

How Kristina approaches therapy

Kristina's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kristina is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania, with 11 years of clinical experience.

Kristina is a graduate of Immaculata University.