- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About KRISTINA
KRISTINA KOTECHA is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 21 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting struggles, and self-esteem challenges.
She uses straightforward talk to help clients make practical changes. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps problems going and trying small, doable steps to change them. Kristina uses approaches like acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to help people manage strong feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She listens to how a problem shows up in everyday life and helps set short-term goals. Work can include noticing thoughts and patterns, experimenting with different responses, and practicing new ways of communicating with others.
Kristina also pays attention to background issues such as family of origin, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and relationship patterns that repeat over time. She addresses specific areas like codependency, commitment and control issues, and concerns related to addiction and domestic violence.
People often come for targeted help with problems at work, repeated conflicts at home, or trouble sleeping tied to anxiety and anger. The focus is on clear steps you can use between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve coping.
To begin, she asks about current struggles, what has been tried before, and what small changes would make a difference. From there she and the client map out practical next steps and review progress over time.
Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work
Kristina draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and clarifying the values that guide action. That approach can help with chronic worry, anger, and motivation to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to test and change patterns that keep problems going.She treats therapy as a collaborative process. Early sessions are used to identify what matters most to the client and pick approaches that fit their goals and everyday life. The therapist and client check progress and adjust strategies over time to find what works best.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time around work or family commitments. Therapists can use written exercises, breathing and mindfulness practices, role-play of conversations, and homework tasks that fit into daily routines to support change.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, anger, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, practical approach that focuses on clear steps and small experiments to reduce reactivity and improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience as a counselor.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.