- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Ten years experience
About Kristina
Kristina Maldonado is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Pennsylvania who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress and anxiety. She frames the client as the expert in their own life and aims to help them build on existing strengths. Her tone is encouraging and straightforward for someone starting therapy for the first time.
With ten years of experience, Kristina helps people navigate parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She also assists those coping with life changes and communication problems. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable steps that fit into everyday life.
Kristina believes the first step toward change takes courage and that steady support makes reaching goals more likely. She listens for each person’s priorities and works with them to set realistic, measurable progress markers. Conversations often center on immediate, practical strategies to reduce stress and increase confidence.
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, meaning she helps clients notice resources they already have. That can include shifting daily habits, improving how someone talks with others, or refining self-talk to build self-love. These techniques aim to make situations feel more manageable.
People who choose Kristina typically want clear guidance and real-world tools. She encourages questions and keeps tasks realistic so progress feels achievable. If you are thinking about starting therapy, she asks you to take the next step when you feel ready.
Evidence-Based Techniques for Everyday Parenting and Stress
Kristina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for stress and anxiety, such as pacing daily tasks, breathing and attention exercises, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. These strategies aim to make day-to-day life feel more manageable for people juggling parenting and other demands.Another approach centers on boosting self-esteem and self-love through small, concrete practices. This involves identifying unhelpful self-talk, testing beliefs in real situations, and creating short exercises to notice strengths. These steps help people build confidence and improve how they relate to themselves and others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristina will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She listens for what feels most useful and adjusts strategies over time so progress happens at a comfortable pace.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography did not list formats. In general, online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Kristina about how to shape sessions so they fit into your routine and address parenting or stress concerns effectively.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristina commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus communication problems and mood concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on practical steps and clear goals to help clients manage stress and build confidence.
How much experience does she have?
Kristina has ten years of professional experience working with people on issues like anxiety, parenting, and depression.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.