Kristina Malley

Practical, supportive therapy to build lasting change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kristina

Kristina Malley welcomes people who are ready to take a first step toward clearer thinking and more manageable emotional life. She creates an inviting, low-pressure online practice where clients can begin work from home and gradually build a collaborative relationship focused on their goals.

Background and approach

Kristina emphasizes identifying strengths, practical strategies, and both short- and long-term objectives to reduce barriers and encourage progress. With 11 years of experience and a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University, Kristina holds the LPC credential (PA LPC PC010436).

Her background includes supporting people with mood disorders and a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship and intimacy issues. She also addresses concerns like body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, eating and sleep difficulties, ADHD, and life transitions.

Sessions are offered through messaging and calls to help clients feel comfortable engaging in therapy in ways that match their needs. Kristina aims to help clients discover their truest potential by combining motivation, structure, and evidence-informed techniques tailored to each person.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online therapy

Kristina integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online work to help clients tackle unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills while also maintaining a warm, empathetic therapeutic relationship. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening, empathy, and collaboration to help people feel heard and to strengthen their own problem-solving resources.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kristina collaborates with each person to determine what methods fit best. She reviews goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities together, adapting strategies over time so the plan aligns with what the client needs and wants to achieve.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online work provides flexibility for scheduling and lets clients choose formats that feel most comfortable. These options allow consistent engagement even when routines are busy or when in-person visits are difficult, supporting steady progress through varied, accessible methods.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristina commonly address?

She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, and mood disorders, along with related areas such as eating and sleeping difficulties and ADHD.

What therapeutic approach should I expect in sessions?

Her practice uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor work to each person's needs and goals.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

Kristina has 11 years of experience working in the mental health field and assisting people with clinically diagnosed disorders.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She holds a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University and is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC010436.

Can I work with her in languages other than English or from abroad?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and comfort levels.

How is cost handled for therapy with Kristina?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kristina?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic 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