- DBT principles
- Trauma informed care
- Skills for ADHD
About Krista
Krista McQuillian is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with six years of experience. She works with adults facing trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life changes. Krista lists life purpose among her areas of focus and often supports people who feel stuck after a transition.
Her approach uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles combined with trauma-informed care. Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical. She helps people build coping skills for mood symptoms, reduce social anxiety, and manage caregiver stress.
Krista also sees people dealing with postpartum depression, experiences of sexual assault or abuse, guilt and shame, and self-harm thoughts. She emphasizes skill development that can be used between sessions, such as emotion regulation and grounding techniques. Conversations include identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and setting small, doable goals.
People who come to her for parenting support get concrete strategies for managing stress and balancing responsibilities. Those exploring life purpose work together to clarify values and make step-by-step plans, rather than relying on general motivation talk. The style is straightforward and focused on what can change in daily life.
Krista offers work aimed at increasing self-acceptance and better relationships with others. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with symptoms and life transitions while keeping sessions oriented to practical next steps.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Krista often draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles. DBT emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. These skills are useful for mood disorders, anxiety, and impulsive reactions.She also uses trauma-informed care, which starts by recognizing how past harm can shape thoughts and reactions. In practice this means pacing conversations, building stability first, and focusing on skills that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then try techniques that fit your situation. That collaborative process may include trying different skills and adjusting methods over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in ordinary environments and bring real-life situations into session for immediate feedback.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Life purpose and related concerns are also part of her practice.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles and trauma-informed care to teach practical skills. Work focuses on small steps, clarifying values, and building routines that support change.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on mood symptoms, anxiety, parenting concerns, and trauma recovery.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.