- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment issues
About Kristin
Kristin Malaer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Kristin also pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication and commitment problems.
Her sessions are practical and grounded. She listens, reflects, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Kristin uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive techniques and mindfulness to help people manage upsetting thoughts and strong emotions.
Kristin favors a collaborative approach that asks clients to try strategies between sessions. She mixes talk with concrete skills practice, like emotion regulation tools and clearer communication techniques. She encourages accountability while supporting people as they test new ways of handling difficult situations.
People turn to her when major life changes, health concerns, or caregiving roles leave them unsure what comes next. She also works with those coping with grief, burnout in helping professions, and the long-term stress of chronic conditions.
Her background includes work with medically complex clients and palliative care settings before shifting to clinical practice. That experience informs how she talks about illness, loss, and the practical demands of caregiving. Kristin aims to help people find manageable steps forward rather than promising quick fixes.
How Kristin applies evidence-based approaches online
Kristin draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships and how early connection shapes current trust and closeness. This can help when relationship fears, abandonment concerns, or attachment issues get in the way of moving forward.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the client's priorities. That approach supports people who need someone to listen, reflect, and help them sort what matters most right now.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she uses to spot and challenge unhelpful thoughts. CBT provides step-by-step tools for managing anxiety, depression, and strong emotions that can follow life changes or health problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily demands. She encourages trying techniques in real life and then adjusting the plan based on what helps.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, allow quieter check-ins between commitments, or remove the need to be on camera when that feels better. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while attending to work, health, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment issues, and communication problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Kristin listens, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and introduces skills such as cognitive techniques and mindfulness to manage emotions and make small changes between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience and previous work with medically complex clients and palliative care. That background informs her work with illness, grief, and caregiving stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The site matching process will show the session types offered.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be provided during the signup process.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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