Kristina Marchese, LPC

Kristina Marchese frames trauma, anxiety, depression, and abuse like a pebble dropped into a still pond - a moment that can send ripples across a person’s sense of control, balance, and self-worth. Distressing experiences can magnify intrusive thoughts and bring up strong emotions such as anger, pain, sadness, guilt, or despair. For some individuals these reactions show up as unpredictable mood shifts, flashbacks, or physical symptoms that disrupt relationships, schooling, careers, and finances.

She believes it is possible to manage turmoil in the surrounding world while maintaining a steadier inner life. Kristina views the therapeutic process as a courageous and wise choice to explore the origin of those ripples, identify the "pebble," and reclaim parts of life that trauma or distress has taken away. In sessions she focuses on helping people access their existing strengths, intuition, and inner voice so they can make choices that align with their values and goals.

As an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), Kristina emphasizes trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches and takes time to build a respectful, collaborative relationship. Her style is aimed at creating a thoughtful space where clients can safely explore difficult emotions, reduce intrusive reactions, and restore a greater sense of balance and self-confidence.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Kristina often uses trauma-focused therapy to help people process difficult events and reduce the long-term effects of traumatic memories. This approach centers on identifying how past experiences influence current feelings and reactions, and on developing strategies to regain a sense of stability and control.

She also employs cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. These practical tools aim to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning by changing the thoughts and actions that maintain problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of Kristina’s practice. She works with each person to clarify goals, consider preferences, and adapt methods so therapy fits individual needs rather than forcing a single model on every client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make regular care easier to fit into busy lives. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility and allow continuity of care from wherever they are, while still receiving support from licensed professionals and therapists trained in evidence-based techniques.