Krysten Maley, LPC

Krysten Maley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She brings 17 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns connected to LGBT identities. Krysten focuses on helping people build practical skills and steady confidence as they face difficult moments.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Krysten also draws on mindfulness practices to build calm and present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or want to boost their readiness for change.

Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Krysten works with each person to set clear, manageable steps and practice new habits between meetings. She values clients' knowledge of their own lives and helps them use their strengths to meet goals.

Krysten has worked across a range of concerns related to trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, body image, gender dysphoria, sexuality, and feelings of guilt or shame. She approaches these topics with patience and a focus on practical tools people can use right away.

People who choose Krysten can expect a calm, direct style and an emphasis on skills development. She encourages small steps that build toward larger change and supports people as they practice new ways of coping.

CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivation Online

Krysten commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to change how they feel. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, social fears, and stress by focusing on clear, practical steps.

She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques help reduce reactivity and build steadier focus in daily life. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels unsure about change; it helps clarify goals and increase commitment through guided conversation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Krysten collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts pacing and tools as progress unfolds so the plan stays practical and doable.

Online therapy offers flexibility around busy schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls require less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins or ongoing reflections. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping focus on skills and progress.