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Cristina Malone, LISW-CP
South Carolina
LISW-CP - Anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Communication skills
About Cristina
Cristina Malone is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina with three years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life changes. Cristina also supports clients dealing with caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, panic attacks, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
Cristina uses a straightforward, skills-based approach. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try new ways of responding. Sessions often include clear steps to practice between meetings so progress continues outside the room.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people clarify values and build practical coping tools. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added when they fit the client's goals.
Therapy with Cristina emphasizes communication skills and concrete coping strategies. For people facing separation or caregiving strain, she focuses on immediate problem-solving and stress management. For anxiety and panic, she breaks down triggers and practices doable behavioral experiments.
Clients can expect direct feedback and collaborative planning. Cristina offers short-term strategies and longer-term support depending on what each person needs. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How Cristina uses structured approaches in online sessions
In online sessions Cristina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors with step-by-step exercises. ACT focuses on clarifying values and practicing actions that fit those values even when difficult feelings are present.She frames choice of method as a collaborative decision. The therapist and client discuss goals and try approaches that match those goals and the client's preferences. They review what is working and adjust methods if needed so the work stays practical and focused.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice behavioral change in the context of everyday life. Cristina will discuss which session rhythm and format best fit scheduling, technology, and the goals the client brings.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, panic attacks, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused. She helps people notice thoughts and habits, then practices new responses and homework exercises between sessions.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical practice. That experience has included work with mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LISW-CP, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice, licensed in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the service options tied to location.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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