Kristina Malley , LPC

Kristina Malley is a licensed counselor based in Pennsylvania with 11 years of clinical experience who aims to make beginning therapy less intimidating by offering a warm, approachable practice that can be accessed from home. She works with people of all genders on concerns such as bullying, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and a wide range of life stressors, helping each person identify strengths and set realistic short- and long-term goals.

Kristina emphasizes collaborative rapport and practical strategies so clients can recognize their truest potential and remove barriers that hold them back. She provides care through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging so clients can engage in ways that feel most comfortable. Kristina also supports people navigating grief, trauma, addictions, blended family issues, career changes, and other clinically diagnosed disorders.

A graduate of Immaculata University, she holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology and has earned NCC and LPC credentials. The NCC denotes National Certified Counselor status and the LPC indicates a Licensed Professional Counselor credential. Kristina values cultural and age diversity in her work and brings organizational skills and motivational support to help clients move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristina Malley integrates evidence-informed methods to meet individual needs, including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own perspective guides progress; it is helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with addictive behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can support clients dealing with mood instability, impulsivity, and intense emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristina works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, then tailors techniques and strategies so treatment fits the individual rather than the other way around. Licensed professionals often combine elements from different approaches to match a client’s needs.

Online therapy options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or those who prefer working from home. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support when life becomes hectic or change is underway.