- CBT and ACT
- Education background
- Problem-focused care
About Kristine
Dr. Kristine Quallich is a licensed psychologist practicing in Ohio with nearly three decades of experience. She holds credentials as a CA Psychologist 34986 and an OH Psychologist P.6408. Her work centers on practical, problem-solving therapy that helps people get unstuck and move forward.
She often blends cognitive-behavioral methods with a client-centered attitude. That means sessions focus on clear skills and real goals, while listening to each person’s priorities. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness when helpful to manage stress and emotional pain.
Her background includes long work in education as a Certified School Psychologist, where she supported students and families with learning, behavior, and social-emotional issues. She has also worked in community therapy settings with adults on anger management, job-related matters, and family concerns. She teaches at Kent State University in addition to clinical work.
Dr. Quallich works with a wide range of life challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, eating and sleeping issues, and career concerns. She also addresses topics like adoption and foster care, attachment questions, caregiver stress, and chronic medical challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and action-oriented. Sessions typically involve talking through problems, practicing new skills, and building routines like mindfulness or behavioral strategies. People who prefer clear steps and a collaborative therapist may find this style useful.
She often blends cognitive-behavioral methods with a client-centered attitude. That means sessions focus on clear skills and real goals, while listening to each person’s priorities. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness when helpful to manage stress and emotional pain.
Her background includes long work in education as a Certified School Psychologist, where she supported students and families with learning, behavior, and social-emotional issues. She has also worked in community therapy settings with adults on anger management, job-related matters, and family concerns. She teaches at Kent State University in addition to clinical work.
Dr. Quallich works with a wide range of life challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, eating and sleeping issues, and career concerns. She also addresses topics like adoption and foster care, attachment questions, caregiver stress, and chronic medical challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and action-oriented. Sessions typically involve talking through problems, practicing new skills, and building routines like mindfulness or behavioral strategies. People who prefer clear steps and a collaborative therapist may find this style useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
LGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoachingADHD
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Ohio, California
Languages
English
How her approach translates to online therapy
Dr. Quallich commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing different responses to reduce distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings, choosing actions that match personal values, and building psychological flexibility.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and daily life. That means trying practical strategies together, checking what helps, and adapting the plan over time.
If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between meetings. They also let people use simple mindfulness or behavioral exercises during the week and bring real-life situations directly into sessions for problem solving.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, eating and sleeping issues, and career-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style combines cognitive-behavioral tools with a client-centered approach, using practical skills, mindfulness, and acceptance-based ideas to tackle daily problems.
What is her professional background?
She has 28 years of experience, has worked in schools and community therapy settings, and teaches at Kent State University.
What are her official credentials and location?
She is licensed as a CA Psychologist 34986 and an OH Psychologist P.6408 and practices out of Ohio.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.