About Cristina
Cristina Malone is a licensed independent social worker - clinical practice (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She focuses on building stronger self-esteem and clearer communication so clients can handle daily demands more easily. Cristina offers practical support for panic attacks and for people facing separation or caregiver stress.
She uses straightforward tools to calm intense feelings and to create small, steady changes.
Background and approach
Sessions often center on learning skills to cope with sudden panic and to reduce constant worry. Cristina works with each person to find what fits their life and goals. Her style is collaborative and warm.
She aims to make sessions feel like a steady place to talk things through without judgment. The work combines listening with guided techniques so clients leave with concrete steps to try between sessions. Cristina draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside mindfulness practices.
These methods help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and reconnect with what matters most to them. With three years of clinical experience, she focuses on real-world changes rather than jargon. The goal is clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and more confidence when facing life’s challenges.
Therapeutic approaches for anxiety and life transitions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood by teaching practical strategies to test and shift thinking patterns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on accepting difficult feelings while clarifying personal values. This approach helps when worry or avoidance keep someone from living the life they want by encouraging value-driven actions despite discomfort.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Cristina will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers a range of session formats to suit different needs. Video calls let people work face-to-face when seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easy to fit short check-ins into a busy day or to share thoughts between sessions. These options give flexibility to use therapy in ways that fit each person’s routine and comfort level.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
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