About Cristina
Cristina Malone is a licensed independent social worker - clinical practice (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Cristina uses a calm, direct style and aims to make sessions practical and focused.
She helps people build self-compassion and clearer communication habits. Sessions often cover coping skills for panic attacks, managing caregiver stress, and moving through separation or divorce.
How Cristina works
Cristina guides clients toward small, doable steps that reduce distress and build confidence. Cristina blends several evidence-based approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness and client-centered techniques help people slow down and notice what matters in the moment. Her work is collaborative.
Cristina listens first, then helps set clear goals and practical homework when it fits. She aims to make sessions feel like a team effort focused on real-life change. With three years of clinical experience, Cristina focuses on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She supports people through parenting-related stress, communication problems, questions about life purpose, issues around forgiveness, and building self-love. Her approach suits people who want straightforward tools and thoughtful support.
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What Cristina works with
The areas below are the ones Cristina selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LISW-CP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Carolina |
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Online support options
How Cristina’s approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people get clear on what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Online sessions can focus on identifying priorities and practicing real-world actions between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. In video or phone sessions, Cristina can guide thought records, behavior experiments, and quick coping techniques. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to help people feel heard and understood, making it easier to explore sensitive topics and build self-compassion. Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Cristina will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest which techniques to try first. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and demonstrating exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are good for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when a written reflection feels most comfortable. These options provide flexibility while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.Start online instead of waiting
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