Krysten Maley

Krysten Maley is an LPC who draws on 17 years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns related to LGBT identity. She meets each person where they are and treats them as the expert on their own story. Krysten aims to make the first steps of starting therapy feel clear and doable.

Krysten uses practical approaches that focus on what helps in day-to-day life. She helps people build confidence, manage anxious moments, and work through the impact of past trauma and abuse. Her work also addresses body image, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, sexuality, and social anxiety and phobia.

In sessions she listens for strengths and then helps people set small, concrete goals. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices are used to teach present-moment skills that reduce reactivity.

Motivational Interviewing is a part of her approach when people feel stuck or uncertain about change. That method supports people as they weigh options and move toward goals at their own pace. Krysten encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her style is straightforward and supportive. She focuses on practical steps, clear communication, and building skills that fit into everyday life. If someone is ready to begin, the process starts by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Krysten uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so people can try different ways of responding and see what works for them.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing skills. These practices help reduce reactivity and make it easier to handle strong emotions when they come up.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Krysten will work with each person to set goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She emphasizes steady, practical steps and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent and use skills in real-world moments.