Kristina MacDonald, LMHC

Kristina MacDonald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed. She meets clients where they are and focuses on making small, practical shifts that ease daily stress. Her style is down-to-earth and action-oriented so people can start feeling steadier sooner.

Kristina draws on eight years of clinical experience to help with anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, coping with life changes, grief, and chronic illness. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to each person and build steps that fit real life.

Her approach blends methods that emphasize values, present-moment awareness, and practical thinking skills. That means clients learn ways to notice difficult thoughts, act in line with their priorities, and try new behaviors in small doses. Motivational techniques are used when people want support making changes that have been hard to start.

Kristina also offers culturally responsive work around identity and acculturation, including dynamics that come up in mixed-background relationships. She uses a collaborative tone and listens for how family history and culture shape current struggles.

People who meet with her can expect clear goals, manageable homework when helpful, and a focus on what makes life more livable. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small steps toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts. It can help when life feels stuck or when people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is useful for worry, depression, and managing everyday stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and uses empathic listening to help people feel heard and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend elements from different approaches as progress and priorities evolve.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow check-ins from a quieter location or during a work break. It also lets people try approaches like ACT and CBT through guided exercises, homework, and focused conversations without needing to change daily routines.