Dr. Kristine Quallich

Dr. Kristine Quallich is a licensed psychologist practicing in Ohio with 28 years of experience. She holds psychology licenses in California and Ohio and brings a background in school psychology and community mental health to her work. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship strains.

She spent much of her career in education as a Certified School Psychologist, helping students and families with learning, behavior, and social-emotional challenges. She has also worked in community therapy settings addressing anger management, job-related problems that can be changed, and family concerns. Teaching at Kent State University keeps her connected to current research and training methods.

Her clinical approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered practices. That means sessions often include clear skill-building, problem-solving, and attention to each person's values and goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy is listed among her approaches and is used alongside mindfulness and acceptance strategies when appropriate.

She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family issues, ADHD, eating and sleep problems, and career stress. Additional areas of focus include attachment and body image matters as well as caregiver stress and chronic illness challenges.

Outside of clinical work she values meditation and regular exercise, and she emphasizes helping people find purpose and meaning in life. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy is aimed at reducing the impact of traumatic experiences by helping people process memories, manage strong reactions, and build coping strategies. It often combines stabilizing skills with careful discussion of past events as the person is ready. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and feelings while taking values-based action. It supports work on anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching committed steps toward what matters. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting each person’s own pace and goals rather than imposing a plan.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest an approach or combination that fits. That decision happens together and can change as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when appropriate, and let people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can use mindfulness exercises, skill practice, and trauma-focused work effectively through remote sessions when the approach matches the person’s needs.