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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Kristina
Kristina MacDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, has eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She says she helps people understand what’s happening, regain control, and start feeling like themselves again.
Kristina uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to match what each person needs. Sessions often include skills practice, values clarification, and steps to reduce unhelpful thoughts or behaviors.
Her work includes support for relationship conflict and for partners navigating cultural differences and identity questions. She addresses family-of-origin issues, blended family concerns, communication problems, and commitment issues. She also helps people manage caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and co-occurring problems such as codependency or substance use.
Kristina talks through practical coping tools for anger, emptiness, and grief. She offers coaching-style support for career decisions and life transitions. For people with ADHD or disruptive mood concerns, she combines behavioral approaches with mindfulness and motivational techniques.
She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment. The focus is on clear steps and measurable progress rather than vague promises.
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How Kristina Uses ACT, CBT and Mindfulness Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when anxiety, avoidance, or uncertainty are getting in the way of meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing them with practical experiments and skill practice. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus; it can support stress management and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then use a mix of methods that fit the person’s situation. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize values work, behavioral experiments, or mindfulness practice.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a full session is not needed. They also let people practice skills in ordinary settings and bring real-life situations into therapy conversations.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines practical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to create a plan suited to each person.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has eight years of experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she licensed?
She holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as NY LMHC in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.