- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Krysten
Krysten Maley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Krysten also focuses on issues like body image, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, sexuality, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
She prefers a direct, practical style in sessions. Clients can expect clear conversations about what they want to change and step-by-step ideas to try between meetings. Krysten uses tools that help people notice how thoughts and behaviors interact, and then experiment with different responses.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behavior; Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches present-moment awareness and stress management; and Motivational Interviewing, which supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change. These methods are used to address everyday struggles as well as deeper trauma-related symptoms.
Krysten centers the person's own perspective. She treats clients as the expert on their life and builds on their strengths. Sessions tend to be practical, with the goal of making small, manageable changes that add up over time.
People who worry about social situations or fear being judged can find concrete strategies here. Krysten aims to help clients try things in real life and to track what works and what needs adjusting.
How Krysten uses practical approaches in online therapy
Krysten commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy, and she may also use Motivational Interviewing depending on the person's needs. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce stress and increase attention to the present moment. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and reflections to clarify how and why someone might want to change.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Krysten will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made. The emphasis is on practical steps chosen together rather than a fixed protocol.
If you prefer remote sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to try tools and homework between meetings when sessions are held remotely, which supports steady progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ matters, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like body image and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Krysten uses practical, conversational work that focuses on thoughts, behaviors, and small experiments to test new ways of coping.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.