- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Krysten
Krysten Maley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and issues linked to LGBT identity. Krysten also supports people coping with trauma, low self-esteem, and concerns about body image and sexuality.
She emphasizes that clients are experts in their own stories and builds on personal strengths. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than abstract theory. That can mean learning simple ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors between meetings.
Krysten uses approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She mixes strengths-based conversation with focused techniques to help people notice patterns, shift responses, and try different choices. Motivational interviewing ideas are used when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
People raise a range of worries in her work - from social anxiety and phobia to gender dysphoria and guilt or shame about past choices. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to what the client wants to change and what might get in the way.
She encourages small steps that fit into everyday life. Early sessions typically clarify priorities and test one or two practical tools. Over time the work looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together to reduce the pull of old patterns.
How her approaches translate to online work
Krysten uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT often focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions to test new responses to stress or anxiety.She also draws on mindfulness therapy to build present-moment awareness. Mindfulness practices can help reduce rumination and lessen the intensity of shame or guilt when those feelings arise. Motivational interviewing is used when someone feels uncertain or stuck, helping clarify values and boost readiness for change.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Krysten will work with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts the focus as progress and needs become clearer, combining techniques rather than relying on a single method.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use practical tools and exercises in remote sessions to help people practice new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Krysten address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related issues, self-esteem, and related areas like body image, gender dysphoria, sexuality, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Krysten combines practical methods with conversational support. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to identify patterns and try small behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, motivation, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how she runs remote or in-person meetings.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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