Kristina Mahal

Kristina Mahal

Virtual sessions — Illinois

Accepts insurance

5/5

(4)

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LPC

Works with ages 8 to 17

Calm

Encouraging

Non-judgmental

Biography

Hi! I’m Kristy, a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children and teens navigating anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, and school-related stress. My approach is warm and relationship-based, with a focus on helping clients feel comfortable and understood. Sessions are supportive and engaging, using play, conversation, and shared interests to build trust and allow clients to open up at a pace that feels comfortable. Over time, this foundation supports more open emotional expression and growing confidence. I incorporate evidence-based strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in ways that feel interactive and developmentally appropriate, focusing on coping skills, frustration tolerance, and problem-solving. With teens, sessions are more conversational and centered around real-life challenges like stress, relationships, and self-esteem, while building practical strategies they can use in their daily lives.

Specializes in

ADHD

Anxiety

Bullying

Coping Skills

Depression

Executive Functioning

Grief & Loss

Life Transitions

School & Social Issues

Self-Esteem

Stress

Trauma & Life Events

Treatment Method

You can talk to your therapist in your first session about which approach would be the best fit for you.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Play Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Style

Calm

Encouraging

Non-judgmental

Reviews

Average Rating

5/5 (4)

Total Reviews

4

Parent of an 8 year old

Feb 18, 2026

The one on one sessions allow my son to express his feelings and emotions about different situations,

Parent of an 8 year old

Feb 04, 2026

Very patient and easy to talk to.

Parent of an 8 year old

Jan 28, 2026

A detailed approach was discussed, with plans on how to move forward.

Parent of a 14 year old

Oct 20, 2025

She was definitely the most welcoming therapist i've had so far. She listens.

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Next available: Apr 13