- Client-centered care
- CBT-informed tools
- Focus on self-love
About Kristina
Kristina Stainbrook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, and life transitions. She emphasizes practical support and respectful listening so people can take the steps they need. Kristina welcomes curious, motivated individuals who want clearer direction and more confidence in day-to-day life.
She works from the belief that each person knows their story best and brings strengths to the work. Sessions focus on noticing what’s already working, and building on those skills to handle hard moments. Kristina also addresses self-esteem, motivation, and communication problems as part of broader life change.
Her approach blends client-centered therapy with elements of cognitive behavioral therapy. That means the room is focused on the person’s priorities while also testing small behavior and thought shifts that often reduce stress and anxiety. Kristina uses straightforward tools and simple experiments rather than jargon-heavy techniques.
She has nine years of professional experience and brings a calm, steady presence to sessions. Parents and professionals looking for clear support around forgiveness, codependency, or finding life purpose may find her practical style helpful. The first steps are short and simple, and Kristina aims to make the process feel manageable.
If you want a therapist who listens first and helps you try workable changes next, Kristina offers guidance and partnership through the process.
How client-centered and CBT approaches fit online
Client-centered therapy centers on the person’s goals and perspective, offering a listening, nonjudgmental stance that helps clarify what matters most. This approach helps people who want someone to understand their story and priorities before deciding on next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to ease stress and anxiety. It is practical work that often involves short exercises and experiments between sessions to test what helps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match needs, goals, and comfort level. That partnership may shift over time as things change and new problems come up.
Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are set by the therapist and platform. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is more useful than a full session. It can also let people use audio-only if they prefer lower bandwidth or find video tiring. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling needs and preferred ways to connect so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kristina help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered, which means sessions start from the client’s priorities and perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to try small changes in thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Kristina has nine years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and is licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.