Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Kristin works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kristin
Kristin DePolo is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, family strain, or ADHD. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at making small, practical changes that make daily life easier.
Kristin draws on a mix of therapies to meet each person's needs. She uses cognitive-behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take honest steps toward them. She also brings client-centered listening and techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. Her background includes 12 years of professional experience across work with teens, adults, and people who have physical disabilities or substance use concerns.
Kristin emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental tone. She adapts conversations and plans to the specifics of each person she sees. Sessions tend to focus on concrete goals such as reducing angry outbursts, managing anxiety, or improving communication at home.
Kristin helps people build practical tools they can use between meetings. She aims to make change feel attainable rather than overwhelming. People who choose Kristin can expect steady, collaborative work that balances skill building with supportive listening.
She encourages steps that fit the pace of a person's life and priorities.
What Kristin works with
Everything Kristin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kristin's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristin lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, anger, or low self-esteem by focusing on meaningful steps rather than just symptom reduction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. CBT is useful for stress, panic, and repetitive anger patterns because it breaks problems into clear, solvable parts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristin will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands and then try methods that fit the person. She adjusts the plan based on what helps in early sessions so the approach stays collaborative and goal-oriented.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people use body language and shared worksheets, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, and live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins or supplemental skill practice between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Kristin
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting struggles, self-esteem, family problems, and ADHD, plus a range of related issues such as trauma, chronic illness, and mood disorders.
What is her approach in therapy?
Kristin blends acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral tools, client-centered listening, and DBT strategies to teach coping skills and clarify goals.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with teens and adults, including people with significant mental health or physical health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.