Kristin Malaer, LCSW
Empowering therapy for life transitions and stress
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Compassion fatigue support
About Kristin Malaer
Kristin Malaer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and major life changes, and she also works with issues related to addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and depression.
Kristin emphasizes an empowering, client-centered approach that highlights each person’s strengths and capacity for growth. She blends several therapeutic methods to meet individual needs, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), attachment-based and trauma-focused work, mindfulness practices, internal family systems, somatic therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused strategies.
In practice, Kristin prioritizes empathy, active listening, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship that balances support with accountability. She pays particular attention to compassion fatigue and burnout, offering practical tools for self-care and boundary-setting for professionals and caregivers. For those coping with loss or life transitions, she incorporates grief-focused interventions alongside coping skills to help people process emotions and find meaning.
Kristin is licensed in Texas as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (TX LCSW 54406). Her work aims to equip people with strategies to manage symptoms, strengthen resilience, and move toward the goals they identify in therapy.
Kristin emphasizes an empowering, client-centered approach that highlights each person’s strengths and capacity for growth. She blends several therapeutic methods to meet individual needs, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), attachment-based and trauma-focused work, mindfulness practices, internal family systems, somatic therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused strategies.
In practice, Kristin prioritizes empathy, active listening, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship that balances support with accountability. She pays particular attention to compassion fatigue and burnout, offering practical tools for self-care and boundary-setting for professionals and caregivers. For those coping with loss or life transitions, she incorporates grief-focused interventions alongside coping skills to help people process emotions and find meaning.
Kristin is licensed in Texas as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (TX LCSW 54406). Her work aims to equip people with strategies to manage symptoms, strengthen resilience, and move toward the goals they identify in therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristin Malaer have?
Kristin Malaer has 5 years of experience.
Is Kristin Malaer a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LCSW. License details: TX LCSW 54406.
In which languages does Kristin Malaer provide therapy?
English.
Where is Kristin Malaer located?
Texas.
How can I work with Kristin Malaer as my therapist?
You can work with Kristin Malaer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristin Malaer work with international clients?
Kristin Malaer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristin Malaer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Fit Your Needs?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes, many individuals find remote therapy to be a useful and effective way to get support while fitting care into a busy schedule.
One major benefit is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the format that feels most comfortable to them - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain regular appointments and integrate therapeutic work into daily life.
Licensed professionals provide services through these remote formats, and if someone needs a different therapeutic fit they can switch therapists at any time. For those weighing options, online therapy offers an accessible route to evidence-informed approaches and practical coping tools delivered by trained therapists.