Kristina MacDonald

Kristina MacDonald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. She writes plainly with practical steps so clients can resume everyday life. Her work often centers on stress, relationship strain, ADHD, grief, and anger. Kristina aims to create space for honest conversation and real change.

She uses straightforward talk therapy and evidence-informed techniques to address mood, behavior, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Sessions focus on identifying what matters most, learning small skills to manage strong emotions, and trying new ways of responding to old problems.

Her background includes eight years in clinical settings working with adults and with couples on relationship challenges. That experience informs a calm, collaborative style that balances emotional exploration with practical tools. She pays attention to how culture, family history, and life transitions shape current struggles.

Kristina draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and build more flexibility. Motivational Interviewing and client-centered techniques guide goal-setting and support readiness for change.

Clients who choose Kristina can expect a mix of listening, skill teaching, and collaborative problem solving. She encourages small experiments between sessions to test new habits. Her practice is based in New York and she conducts work in English.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Kristina commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters most and take small, committed actions even when emotions are strong. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing anger by shifting focus toward values and concrete steps.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps people notice patterns that feed distress and practice different ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristina will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

For practical matters, confirm the current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, makes it easier to keep regular appointments, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can support skill practice between sessions and keep momentum during life transitions.