Kristina MacDonald

Kristina MacDonald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or disconnected. Her style is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients regain a sense of control and clarity in daily life.

Kristina draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to create clear, manageable steps forward. Sessions typically center on identifying patterns that cause distress and trying small changes that can make a difference fast. She also uses motivational interviewing and client-centered work to support real-world goals such as improving relationships, managing ADHD, and coping with grief or life transitions.

With eight years of clinical experience, Kristina has supported people through anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, family and parenting challenges, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She pays attention to how cultural background and identity shape each person’s experience. This helps shape treatment that feels relevant and respectful.

Her approach blends concrete strategies with reflective conversation. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, learn simple tools to reduce distress, and set achievable steps toward change. The overall aim is to help people feel more present, more able to manage day-to-day stress, and more connected to their goals.

Kristina works in New York and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and formats directly through the booking process.

How Kristina Uses Evidence-Informed Approaches Online

Kristina commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that feed distress and learning practical skills to change them, often useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kristina will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what is or isn't helping and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how she currently meets with clients. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach coping skills, run brief behavioral experiments, and support changes that translate into everyday life.