Cristina Malone, LISW-CP
Effective, person-focused therapy
Details
| Name | Cristina Malone |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LISW-CP |
| Based in | South Carolina |
| Licensed in | South Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Cristina
Cristina Malone is a licensed independent social worker with a focus on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She helps people cope with life changes and relationship challenges. Cristina aims to make therapy straightforward and down to earth.
She uses short-term and practical strategies to ease panic attacks and manage overwhelming feelings. Sessions often include teaching simple coping tools and building clearer communication skills. The goal is better day-to-day functioning, not complicated jargon.
Background and approach
Narrative Therapy is one of the approaches Cristina draws on to help people reframe painful stories about themselves. She also uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to offer a mix of perspectives. Treatment is shaped to the person's needs rather than following a strict script.
Her work includes support for caregivers facing burnout, people processing divorce or separation, and those trying to find life purpose or practice self-love. Cristina helps clients break large problems into small, workable steps so progress feels possible. Cristina holds the LISW-CP credential, which denotes licensure as an independent social worker in South Carolina.
She has three years of clinical experience and conducts sessions in English. Therapies are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Cristina works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Cristina among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cristina among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Cristina among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Cristina among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Cristina among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cristina among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cristina directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cristina directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT inform online care
Many people find Narrative Therapy useful for sorting out difficult stories about themselves. It helps by separating the person from the problem and looking at life events from new angles, which can lessen shame and open up choices.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It pairs that noticing with steps toward meaningful action, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. Cristina works with clients to figure out what fits their needs and goals, mixing Narrative, ACT, client-centered, CBT, and mindfulness ideas as useful. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on how the person responds.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for longer work and when visual cues matter. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier when life is busy. Chat or text works well for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers typing. These options help people fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she address?
Cristina supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, panic attacks, forgiveness, and finding life purpose.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and down to earth. Sessions emphasize self-compassion, clear communication, and practical steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life transition concerns. That experience informs her use of multiple therapeutic approaches.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LISW-CP credential as a licensed independent social worker in South Carolina. That is the professional credential listed for this therapist.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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