- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
About Kristin
Kristin DePolo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults, teens, and families on concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, family problems, and ADHD. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical ways to reduce reactivity and manage daily strain.
Kristin uses straightforward methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She helps people notice patterns that feed frustration and teaches skills to respond differently. Conversations include concrete strategies for handling tense moments at home or work and steps to rebuild trust after conflict.
Her background includes substantial experience with severe mental health diagnoses and with people managing chronic illness, disability, and substance-related concerns. That work shaped a practice that emphasizes respect, listening, and realistic goal-setting. Kristin adjusts pace and techniques to match a person's needs and life circumstances.
Sessions often cover communication habits, boundary-setting, and ways to reduce shame and guilt that keep anger stuck. Kristin supports parents dealing with the strain of caregiving and blended family issues, and she addresses mood and personality-related struggles in measured ways.
People meet Kristin for practical tools rather than labels. She encourages small, repeatable changes and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked. To begin, clients use an online matching step before scheduling a first appointment.
How Kristin uses ACT, CBT, and DBT online
Kristin commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small actions that matter to them. ACT is about noticing thoughts and moving toward chosen goals even when feelings are strong.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to build practical skills that reduce reactivity. CBT work often includes short exercises to practice between sessions, such as checking assumptions or testing a new behavior.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes concrete emotion-regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT tools can help with heated moments, steadying intense feelings, and improving communication under stress.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Talk and skill practice still happen in the session, with homework designed to slot into daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She helps with losing temper with loved ones, workplace frustration, resentment that builds, and living with someone else’s anger. Parenting stress and family conflict are also part of her focus.
What therapeutic style does she use?
The approach is practical and skills-based, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Conversations focus on noticing patterns and practicing different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with teens, adults, and families in a range of settings. That work includes supporting people with severe mental health diagnoses and with chronic physical conditions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania. Her practice is based in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I’m outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Please confirm language and location needs before booking.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the booking details for specific pricing information.
What is the first step to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.