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- ACT informed
- CBT and mindfulness
- Caregiver support
About Cristina
Licensed independent social worker with clinical practice in South Carolina, LISW-CP, and three years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Cristina Malone uses practical talk, evidence-based strategies, and reflective listening to help people manage panic, navigate separation, and cope with caregiver strain.
Cristina starts by clarifying what matters most to each person. She uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep problems active. From there she introduces concrete skills drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her sessions also draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas. That means noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that line up with what matters. Motivational Interviewing shows up when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change, helping them name and strengthen their reasons for moving forward.
Cristina aims for short, doable steps rather than long lists of homework. She works with communication problems, caregiver stress, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. Parents and individuals who are recovering from divorce or separation often seek her support for coping and clear next steps.
Clients can expect a conversational style that focuses on what to try between sessions. Sessions include skill teaching, behavioral experiments, and reflection on progress. Cristina asks about current stressors and adjusts methods as needed so work in therapy fits everyday life.
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How Cristina uses ACT, CBT and mindfulness in remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with personal values. In practice this means naming what matters and taking small, value-based actions even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that reinforce anxiety or low mood and then testing new, healthier responses through exercises and reflection. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can help with panic and ongoing stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Cristina will collaborate with a client to decide which methods to try first, then adjust based on progress, goals, and preferences. This is a practical process that often combines skill practice, short experiments, and discussion about what helped or didn’t.
The biography does not list the specific session formats offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists often adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness techniques to remote sessions using guided exercises, between-session tasks, and conversational coaching to keep momentum between appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, panic attacks, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She combines skill teaching, short behavioral experiments, and reflection to help people make small changes that add up.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes work with mood, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina. The abbreviation stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking. The site process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
What does therapy cost and how do payments work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.