- Anxiety and depression
- Family of origin issues
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Kristina
Kristina MacDonald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of clinical experience based in New York. She works with adults who find patterns from their upbringing affecting current relationships, mood, or sense of self. Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, and family of origin issues.
Her approach mixes practical tools and mindful awareness. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break unhelpful thinking and build clearer choices. Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing guide conversations so people can name their goals and decide what matters most.
Sessions tend to focus on noticing the roles and rules learned in childhood. Kristina helps people spot repeated patterns - for example, people-pleasing, avoidance, or control behaviors - and try out small changes. Work may include skill practice, values clarification, and real-life experiments to test new ways of relating.
She also addresses parenting stress, blended family challenges, and issues around attachment and abandonment. When health or caregiving affects daily life, Kristina looks at coping strategies alongside emotional work so changes are practical as well as personal.
Kristina brings a direct, conversational style. She typically offers short-term focused work or longer check-ins depending on what the person wants. To begin, people are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session that fits their goals.
How her online approach uses ACT, CBT, and client-centered work
Kristina draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT is aimed at clarifying personal values and committing to small, meaningful actions that reflect those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and to build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.Client-Centered Therapy shapes the way she talks with people. Sessions emphasize listening and reflecting so the person can name goals and priorities. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; she will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single technique.
The therapist’s biography did not specify exact online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or to have shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also reduce travel and let people continue work when life changes make in-person visits harder. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and behavioral homework to the online setting, keeping the focus on practical steps that fit everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, career questions, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar symptoms, and family of origin issues among others.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered work, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to combine skills practice with values-focused conversations.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing mental health counseling in clinical and community settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing from New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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