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CA Psychologist 34986, OH Psychologist P.6408

Dr. Kristine Quallich, CA Psychologist 34986, OH Psychologist P.6408

  • Experience28 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasLGBT, Family, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Kristine

Dr. Kristine Quallich brings nearly three decades of experience as a licensed psychologist practicing in Ohio and California, and she integrates Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive and client-centered approaches to support change.

Background and approach

Her background includes work in education as a Certified School Psychologist, where she assisted students and families with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges, and experience in community-based therapy addressing anger management, employment-related concerns, and family issues. She teaches at Kent State University and combines clinical practice with educational roles.

Her practice emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment techniques, and mindfulness to help clients manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, grief, and life transitions.

She also addresses relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, eating and sleep problems, and trauma-related or stress reactions, as well as a wide range of additional focuses such as adoption and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and substance-related problems. Dr.

Quallich tailors interventions to each person’s needs while encouraging growth through self-awareness and purposeful action.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Dr. Kristine Quallich often combines Internal Family Systems with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to guide online work. Internal Family Systems views a person as having multiple parts and helps identify and work with those inner voices to reduce internal conflict and heal trauma-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathic relationship where the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-directed change.

Deciding which approach fits best is a shared process; the therapist partners with clients to explore needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts techniques from these models to match the person’s situation. This collaborative stance allows for combining methods when helpful and shifting emphasis as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, or differing communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapeutic support from various locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this practice address?
The practice works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting and coaching needs, sleep and eating-related problems, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?
Therapy integrates Internal Family Systems with cognitive behavioral, client-centered, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment, and solution-focused methods to create practical, person-centered care tailored to each client.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 28 years of experience, including roles in education and community-based therapy settings that have informed work with families, students, and adults on a variety of issues.
Which credentials and location are associated with this clinician?
The therapist holds licenses as CA Psychologist 34986 and OH Psychologist P.6408 and is based in Ohio while maintaining licensure in California.
Are services offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Services are offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients as part of the practice.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Ohio, California

Languages

English