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Dr. Kristine Quallich

Dr. Kristine Quallich

CA Psychologist 34986, OH Psychologist P.6408

Therapist · Ohio · 28+ years of experience

Practical, experienced psychologist focused on change

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  • CBT informed
  • Mindfulness oriented
  • Values focused

About Kristine

Dr. Kristine Quallich is a licensed psychologist practicing from Ohio. She holds psychology credentials in California and Ohio and brings nearly three decades of experience to sessions. Her work emphasizes practical tools and straightforward conversation for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, and life transitions.

She combines cognitive-behavioral methods with a client-centered focus. That means she helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, then practices small changes that can make daily life easier. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas also appear in her approach when they fit a person's goals.

Before private practice, she spent more than 25 years in education as a certified school psychologist. That background shaped how she guides parents and adults through academic, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges. She has also worked in community mental health settings, supporting people with anger management and employment-related concerns.

She teaches at Kent State University, which keeps her connected to new research and training methods. Dr. Quallich often blends brief, skill-focused work with longer conversations about values and meaning. She encourages meditation and movement as simple practices that support mental health.

Many people come for help with relationships, coping with change, grief, mood concerns, or ADHD symptoms. Her style stays practical and warm, focused on steps a person can try between sessions. If you want to explore how therapy might help, the first step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoachingADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

28+ years

Credentials

Ohio, California

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Quallich uses cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered principles in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anger or anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathic feedback, and building a collaborative relationship to support each person's goals.

She also draws on mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas when helpful. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept away. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages clarifying what matters and taking committed action toward those values.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help decide which techniques match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That choice happens together, and methods can be adjusted as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a full schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep momentum while working on coping skills, anger management, and life changes.

At a glance

Listed location
Ohio
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
CA Psychologist 34986, OH Psychologist P.6408
Languages
English
License (Ohio)
Psychologist · No. P.6408
License (California)
Psychologist · No. 34986
NPI
1841946019

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She supports people with anger, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship stress, grief, and life changes. Additional focuses include ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, caregiver stress, and trauma and abuse.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her work blends cognitive behavioral approaches with client-centered and mindfulness ideas. Sessions are practical and skills-oriented, with space to talk about values and meaning.

What is her professional background?

She has 28 years of experience and spent over 25 years as a certified school psychologist in education. She has also worked in community therapy settings and teaches at Kent State University.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is listed as CA Psychologist 34986 and OH Psychologist P.6408 and practices from Ohio.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. The profile indicates she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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