Cristina Malone, LISW-CP

Cristina Malone, LISW-CP, helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those coping with relationship strain, panic attacks, and big life changes like separation or caregiving challenges. Her tone is straightforward and calm, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

Cristina keeps sessions practical. She works with people to build simple coping skills and clearer communication habits. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and what can change in daily life. She emphasizes developing self-compassion and small, steady steps toward goals.

Her background is in clinical social work in South Carolina and she has three years of experience. That experience has emphasized hands-on strategies for managing panic and reducing overwhelming worry. She also brings approaches that help people reconnect with purpose and self-worth.

Cristina blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and mindfulness ideas. She uses client-centered listening to shape each plan and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Sessions include skill practice, goal-setting, and real-world actions to test new ways of coping.

People who choose her work with someone who values collaboration and respect. She aims to make therapy a place to problem-solve, learn new habits, and strengthen inner resources. Her approach is steady, compassionate, and focused on practical results that matter in everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Many of Cristina's methods adapt well to online settings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, panic, low mood, and stressful routines by giving concrete tools to practice between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to commit to actions that match personal values. It can help with worry, life changes, and finding direction. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and empathy so people feel heard and can steer their own progress; it supports emotional clarity and stronger self-compassion.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cristina will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She mixes techniques as needed, and checks in regularly to make sure the plan is useful and realistic.

Online sessions offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, while phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers typing over talking. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.