Meet Kristelle

Kristelle Mallah, LMFT

“Healing means that our memories and disturbances from the past do not define us anymore and we become the observers of those memories so they no longer control our life”

For over a decade, I have been supporting individuals, families and couples. You might be experiencing stressful moments as a new parent, a conflictual relationship with your partner, issues with self-esteem or emotional regulation, feelings of loneliness and unworthiness, or difficulties dealing with traumatic memories. It’s hard to deal with all this in isolation. The good news is that there’s help and I’m here to support you in feeling better.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe everyone has a unique history rooted in their family of origin. Individuals constantly recreate unresolved issues in their family of origin which leads them to get stuck in negative and unhealthy patterns of interactions. I will help you gain insight into those patterns and guide you to make changes.

As an immigrant who left her country and decided to take a risk and start her life in a new place, I understand the complexities of cultural differences in families and communities, and work with my clients to create space to discuss and embrace these differences. In addition, I am bilingual; fluent in Arabic and English. I have provided therapy in both Lebanon and in The United States.

Who I work with:

I work with adult individuals as well as couples. I work in collaboration with you, we discuss your goals and set a plan to achieve them.

Individual Therapy

As an EMDR therapist I work with adults who struggle with traumatic experiences, low self esteem, depression, anxiety and difficulties maintaining healthy relationships. We work together to identify past memories that are continuously causing pain and I help you process them to get them unstuck so they no longer have a detrimental effect on various aspects of your life.

I also work with moms that struggle with perinatal mood disorder including depression and anxiety that occur during pregnancy and within a year of delivery. I use evidenced based approaches that are rooted in trauma informed care including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help moms feel better and feel like themselves again.

Couples Therapy

As a Gottman Trained Therapist, my role is to assist couples in overcoming the roadblocks that have led them to become gridlocked in their relationship. I facilitate a deeper understanding of the patterns and dynamics at play within the relationship, all while fostering an environment that avoids blame. During sessions, we explore effective communication strategies aimed at transitioning from a state of gridlock to productive conversation. My goal is to empower couples to enhance and strengthen their relationship by building a solid foundation rooted in mutual respect and understanding.

Taking the next step

You can make an appointment with me by using our online portal at any time or by emailing info@abetterlifetherapy.com. Our team will be happy to support you in finding an appointment time that works for you!

I provide appointments at our Easton, Pennsylvania office along with providing therapy via telehealth. I can provide online therapy to people living in both Pennsylvania and New York.

My Rate

My rate per 50 minute session is $200.00

As an out of network provider, I do not take insurance directly. Howeverm if your plan covers mental health services and out of network services, you can submit my receipts to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. You can also utilize a company called Mentaya who can make those submissions on your behalf.

You can utilize the Mentaya tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement.

Languages spoken:

English

Arabic

Location:

Virtual and in person in Easton, PA

I work with..

Adult Individuals

Couples

Families

SPECIALIZATIONS:

Anxiety

Postpartum/ New Parent

Family Relationships

Childhood Trauma & Trauma Informed Care

Relationship Issues - Conflict and Infidelity

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

training & Education:

Drexel University

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy

Certifications:

The Maiberger Institute: EMDR Certificate of Completion

PSI; Postpartum Support International: Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Trained In…

Level 1 & Level 2 Gottman Method Therapy Training

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

Treating Affairs and Trauma

For more information e-mail info@abetterlifetherapy.com.