Kristina MacDonald
LMHC in New York focusing on anxiety and relationships
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About
Kristina MacDonald is an LMHC and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with eight years of clinical experience based in New York. She works with adults, teens, and couples, guiding people through anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship conflict, and major life transitions. Her training and practice draw on several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs.
Her areas of focus include stress, self esteem, career concerns, addictions, family issues, and grief, along with intimacy-related matters, parenting, and bipolar disorder. Kristina also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, and communication or commitment difficulties. She integrates coaching and tools for coping with life changes into therapy when appropriate.
Kristina offers culturally responsive support for multicultural couples, working with partners on acculturation, family dynamics, communication styles, and identity. Her approach centers on collaboration, helping clients clarify priorities, practice new skills, and work toward meaningful change in day-to-day life.
Her areas of focus include stress, self esteem, career concerns, addictions, family issues, and grief, along with intimacy-related matters, parenting, and bipolar disorder. Kristina also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, and communication or commitment difficulties. She integrates coaching and tools for coping with life changes into therapy when appropriate.
Kristina offers culturally responsive support for multicultural couples, working with partners on acculturation, family dynamics, communication styles, and identity. Her approach centers on collaboration, helping clients clarify priorities, practice new skills, and work toward meaningful change in day-to-day life.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LMHC 008424
- NPI Number: 1598201857
- License: LMHC (New York)
Online sessions and therapeutic methods
Kristina offers remote appointments using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She combines client-centered listening with active methods to help clients set goals and choose practical steps. People who prefer collaborative, goal-oriented work often find this blend a good fit.
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop concrete skills to manage symptoms. Sessions using CBT typically focus on shaping small experiments, building coping strategies, and practicing changes between meetings.
Kristina also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to support values-driven action and present-moment awareness. Solution-Focused strategies and Motivational Interviewing can be included to clarify priorities and strengthen motivation. Together, these approaches are applied with an emphasis on collaboration and practical tools, and they are available through the listed remote communication options.
What is Kristina MacDonald’s professional background?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with eight years of clinical practice experience.
What credentials does she hold?
Kristina holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York as NY LMHC 008424.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
All services and sessions are provided in English.
Where is Kristina based?
She is located in New York.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
No. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does working with her typically cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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