- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Communication skills
About Kristina
Kristina Paschal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with three years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and the emotional effects of life changes. She also supports those coping with grief, loss, low motivation, and compassion fatigue.
Kristina focuses on practical conversation and steady support. Sessions center on clear goals and small steps that people can try between meetings. She encourages people to name what feels hardest and to test new ways of responding to stress and social situations.
Her approach is straightforward and action oriented. Kristina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build skills for managing worry, reducing avoidance, and improving confidence in social settings. She also addresses relationship and communication challenges that contribute to ongoing anxiety.
In sessions she works at a pace set by the client. People are invited to bring current problems, worries about social situations, or patterns they want to change. The work often includes practicing new behaviors, reflecting on what gets in the way, and tracking small improvements over time.
Kristina practices in Illinois and conducts work in English. To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based methods are used in online work
Kristina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One approach emphasizes learning new behavioral strategies to reduce avoidance and gradually face feared social situations; it helps with worry and social anxiety by building confidence through repeated practice. Another approach concentrates on managing stress and emotional reactions with short, teachable tools like breathing and thought structuring; this supports clearer thinking during anxious moments.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Kristina will work with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions typically involve trying an approach, reviewing how it felt, and adjusting the plan together based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedule constraints require them. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to teach and practice skills that transfer into everyday social situations, while keeping the focus on practical progress rather than theory.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief and compassion fatigue. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her additional focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is practical and conversational, focusing on clear goals and small steps. She uses evidence-based techniques to build skills for managing worry and social situations.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience includes supporting people with motivation, confidence, and coping after loss.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois. Her listed location is Illinois.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.