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Cristina Malone

Cristina Malone

LISW-CP

South Carolina

Motivational, practical care for everyday struggles

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At a glance

Credentials
LISW-CP
License
LISW-CP, South Carolina / 17939
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
South Carolina

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    • Focus on self-compassion
    • Skills for anxiety
    • Support through transitions

    About Cristina

    Cristina Malone is a licensed clinical social worker (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. She works with individuals who are coping with big life changes, panic attacks, and the strain of caregiving. Her style is calm and direct, focused on practical steps people can use between sessions.

    In sessions she emphasizes self-compassion and clearer communication. She helps clients identify what matters to them and set small, manageable goals. Conversations aim to build resilience and stronger coping skills rather than just talk about problems.

    Cristina uses a mix of approaches that match a person’s needs, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered methods. She pulls techniques from these approaches to help people reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle relationship stress in day-to-day life.

    Many people come to her for help after a separation, during caregiving challenges, or when facing uncertainty about life purpose. Sessions include concrete strategies for panic, communication skills practice, and exercises to strengthen self-love and forgiveness.

    She aims to make therapy a collaborative process. Clients and she work together to set goals, try options, and adjust the plan as progress happens.

  2. Approaches that guide online work

    Cristina draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. This approach is useful for setting goals and overcoming stuck feelings.

    She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit too, helping people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cristina will listen to your goals and preferences, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The early sessions are often used to see which mix of methods feels most useful for your situation.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make attending during a lunch break or between appointments simpler for people juggling caregiving or work commitments.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    South Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Cristina help with?

    She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, panic attacks, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and life purpose.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and non-judgmental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions emphasize self-compassion, clearer communication, and small goals people can use between visits.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    Cristina has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That experience includes working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    She holds the credential LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options when scheduling to ensure they meet your needs.

    How are fees and billing handled?

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

    How do I begin working together?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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