Kristina Malley , LPC

Kristina Malley creates a warm, low-pressure path into therapy by offering an inviting practice that clients can access from home. She focuses on removing the stress of beginning treatment so people can engage at their own pace while still receiving high-quality therapeutic support.

She works with clients of all genders who are facing challenges such as bullying, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and mood disorders. Kristina emphasizes building a lasting rapport, discovering individual strengths, and setting both short- and long-term goals. Her approach centers on helping people recognize their fullest potential and identifying practical strategies to dismantle barriers that hold them back.

Offering messaging and call-based sessions to increase comfort and accessibility, she emphasizes that therapy should be shaped by what each person needs to get out of it. Kristina earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University. She holds NCC, which indicates National Certified Counselor certification, and LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She works with clinically diagnosed disorders and values the diversity of working across cultures and ages. In addition to her clinical focus, she brings skills as an effective motivator and organizer of diverse teams.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Kristina often draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy and collaboration to help people explore their feelings and discover their own solutions. This approach is helpful for those seeking a supportive space to increase self-awareness and build confidence.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, making it well suited to addressing anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges through structured techniques.

Kristina incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT offers concrete skills that can help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. A licensed professional will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and plans can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and easier access to care. These options allow scheduling around work and family life, enable different comfort levels for sharing, and support ongoing connection between sessions so progress can continue even when in-person visits are not possible.