Christine M. Malone, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
My mission is to provide direction and hope during the dark times of life
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a professional is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed, professional Psychologist in Collierville, your well-being and mental strength is my number one priority. I’m happy to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve.
About Me
Serving Patients For Over 25 Years
I am Christine M. Malone, Ph.D., a licensed Psychologist based in Collierville - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my patients’ well-being and guarantee top of the line counseling and psychological services catered to your needs. I obtained my PhD in Counseling Psychology at The University of Memphis.
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For over 25 years, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences in the Memphis area. Patient well-being is my number one priority, and I go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles.
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I provide child, adolescent, and adult individual therapy as well as couples, family, and premarital/marital therapy in my general clinical practice. I have significant experience with adjustment issues, depression and anxiety, relational conflict, parent training, trauma/abuse, anger management, addiction issues, codependency issues, and stress management. I test children and adults for ADHD, learning disabilities, medical issues, and emotional problems. I also offer faith-based counseling for individuals who are seeking that type of therapy.
"Everything can be taken from a man but... the last of the human freedoms--to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."
-Viktor Frankl
What To Expect At Your Visit
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.
Services I Offer
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is a personal opportunity to receive support and experience growth during challenging times in life. Individual counseling can help one deal with many personal topics in life such as anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage and relationship challenges, parenting problems, school difficulties, career changes, etc.
Individual counseling (sometimes called psychotherapy, talk therapy, or treatment) is a process through which clients work one-on-one with a trained mental health clinician in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. Counseling allows individuals to explore their feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, work through challenging or influential memories, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, better understand themselves and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired change.
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Individual counseling is counseling focused on the individual's immediate or near future concerns. Individual counseling may encompass career counseling and planning, grief after a loved one dies or dealing with problems at a job before they become big. Individual counseling is a one-on-one discussion between the counselor and the client, who is the person seeking treatment, help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles.
Couples Therapy
Have tensions mounted in your relationship? Has communication turned into fighting or withdrawal? Does the relationship feel like way too much work–and you don’t see evidence this is going to change? Does it seem like you can’t stop the cycle of anger, blame, arguments and withdrawal? Is your relationship starving for affection, romance or passion? Are you wishing to deepen the relationship, the closeness and the intimacy that once made your relationship so special?
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When any of these occur, it’s time to make some important changes in your relationship. A change where the two of you are able to effectively communicate, work through conflicts in a skilled way and be able to be genuinely affectionate with each other.
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Dr. Malone will foster an environment where you feel listened to, valued and empathized with. A relationship where you are able to talk through conflicts, disagreements, and hurt feelings. A relationship that values each partners’ happiness and the well-being of the relationship.
Christian Counseling
Life is a journey which, at times, can become difficult and confusing. Dr. Malone believes that each person is gifted for a vital role in this journey, but these gifts are sometimes unrealized because of emotional hurts and scars. Christian counseling with Dr. Malone is intended to help restore hope, encourage personal growth, heal emotional wounds, and strengthen one’s faith in God.
Psychoeducational and Psychological Assessment
Psychological testing may sound intimidating, but it's designed to help you. Psychologists use tests and other assessment tools to measure and observe a client’s behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and guide treatment.
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Psychologists administer tests and assessments for a wide variety of reasons. Children who are experiencing difficulty in school, for example, may undergo aptitude testing or tests for learning disabilities. Persons seeking medical treatment (e.g., bariatric bypass surgery or other surgeries) are often referred for a psychological evaluation to determine readiness for surgery.
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If a person is having problems at work or school or in personal relationships, tests can help a psychologist understand whether he or she might have issues with anger management or interpersonal skills, or certain personality traits that contribute to the problem. Other tests evaluate whether clients are experiencing emotional disorders such as anxiety or depression.
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The underlying cause of a person's problems isn't always clear. For example, if a child is having trouble in school, does he or she have a reading problem such as dyslexia? An attention problem such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Difficulty with impulse control? Psychological tests and assessments allow a psychologist to understand the nature of the problem, and to figure out the best way to address it.
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Contact Me
554 Green Tree Cove, Suite 101A
Collierville, TN 38017
(FYI--if you're using Siri, type Greentree as one word)
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(901) 619-7173
FAX 901-754-9279