About Krysten
Krysten Maley uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and questions about gender and sexuality. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience. She focuses on clear, skills-based work rather than jargon.
Sessions aim to build coping tools, reduce overwhelm, and strengthen confidence. Conversations move at a steady, respectful pace and focus on what matters most to the person in front of her.
How Krysten works
Krysten draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and shift day-to-day habits. She pairs that with mindfulness practices to calm the body and attention when anxiety or stress feels intense. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and keep momentum when motivation wanes.
She has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, body image concerns, gender dysphoria, and social anxiety. Her approach centers on the client’s strengths and personal goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Krysten encourages small, doable steps and regular check-ins on progress.
She acknowledges that starting therapy can feel hard and aims to make the first sessions straightforward and supportive.
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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How Krysten’s Approaches Work Online
Krysten uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and home skills to try between meetings.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that lower reactivity and ease stress. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck - it helps clarify values and build a plan that fits each person’s readiness to change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Krysten will talk with each person about their goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful. The aim is to build a workable routine of skills that fit daily life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection and quick skill reminders between sessions.
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