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Kristina Mahal, LPC — child & family therapist in Illinois

Kristina Mahal

Virtual sessions — Illinois

Accepts insurance

5/5

(4)

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LPC

Works with ages 7 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

Executive Functioning

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.

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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