- CBT informed
- Values focused
- Education experienced
About Kristine
She began her career in education as a Certified School Psychologist and spent more than 25 years supporting students, parents, and school staff with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional issues. That background shaped her practical, problem-solving approach to therapy. She has also worked in community therapy settings addressing anger management, employment challenges, and family concerns.
Her practice draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. Sessions typically emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and realistic steps people can try between meetings. Clients often work on coping with depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, relationship stress, ADHD challenges, and eating or sleep disruptions.
Dr. Quallich teaches at Kent State University and blends clinical work with teaching. She encourages simple routines like meditation and regular exercise as part of long-term wellbeing. Her style is straightforward and practical while keeping the person’s values and goals central.
People looking for help with career questions, self-esteem, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, attachment concerns, or recovery from trauma will find a mix of strategies and supportive conversation. To book a session, confirm the available session options and scheduling details before proceeding.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Ohio, California
Languages
English
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what they value and take small steps toward those goals. It supports coping with chronic illness, grief, or ongoing stress by focusing on actions that matter more than attempting total symptom control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful cycles. This is useful for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance so people feel heard as they work through concerns like relationship strain or self-esteem issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients figure out which methods fit best based on personal goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration allows adjustments over time so techniques match real-life challenges and progress.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, keep regular appointments around work or caregiving demands, and allow brief check-ins when a quick update is helpful. Some approaches lend themselves to written homework, short skill practices, or guided mindfulness exercises people can use between sessions. Ask about available formats and how sessions will be structured when you schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes, among other issues.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness ideas. Sessions focus on concrete skills, values, and practical steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience, including long work in schools and community therapy settings helping adults and students with behavioral and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as a California Psychologist 34986 and an Ohio Psychologist P.6408 and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform or when booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.