Not your mother’s therapist (though, please feel free to use profanity while telling me about her). Excited to help guide all bodies, identities, orientations, religions, races, and lifestyles. I’m a licensed clinical social worker who believes in keeping your sessions a safe and judgement-free zone. I believe in utilizing empathy, compassion, and humor to lay the groundwork for a successful therapeutic relationship.
She/her pronouns.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 081859
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She has changed my life and my outlook - I tell everyone how amazing my therapist is, literally
Written on May 07, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I really think Christina is phenomenal and moved to Better help specifically to continue working with her. She has been such a tremendous help getting through covid and struggling w pandemic impacted employment. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found her as my counselor and the video sessions have worked to fit into my lifestyle in a way traditional therapy did not.
Written on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd