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KRISTINA KOTECHA

Experienced LPC focusing on practical change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
21 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About KRISTINA

KRISTINA KOTECHA is a Pennsylvania licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 21 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, sleep problems, and self-esteem struggles, and also addresses relationship, family, intimacy-related, and parenting issues. Additional areas of focus include LGBT concerns, blended family and caregiver stress, communication and commitment difficulties, and topics such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances. She integrates evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop practical skills, clarify values, and move toward meaningful change.

Seeking help can feel daunting, and she aims to support and empower clients as they take those first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Approach-Focused Online Care and Practical Strategies

Kristina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online work. CBT centers on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, and to build concrete coping skills. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values, learning psychological flexibility, and taking committed action even when difficult feelings arise, which can help with stress, grief, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. That process may blend elements of CBT, ACT, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to create a tailored plan aimed at practical progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access care from home or work. These formats support ongoing skill practice and regular contact while allowing the therapist and client to adapt how they communicate as their work evolves.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of practice include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and career or life transition concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 21 years of professional work experience in clinical settings supporting a broad range of concerns and populations.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The clinician is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC005213 and maintains a practice in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Services are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does the therapist offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English