Hello and thanks for reaching out! I have been practicing in California with 25 years of work experience, of which 17 have been licensed. I specifically trained and have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, depression, & executive coaching. I also have experience working with professional coaching. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 45948
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cristina Dawes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is a very experienced and wise therapist!
Written on Jul 06, 2026 after therapy with Cristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Cristina is an amazing therapist who really took time to listen, understand, and empathize with my current situation. She told me exactly what I needed and how she could help me attain what I needed. She is also very down to earth, funny, and has a great laugh which was therapeutic to me in itself. I love talking with her and I hope she continues to be my therapist for a very long time. Thank you, so much, Cristina!
Written on Apr 10, 2026 after therapy with Cristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She has given great insight on what I need to work on and homework to achieve it.
Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Cristina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Since she has been my therapist I’ve been better she has helped me see many things that I was doing wrong and helped me turn them around it has really helped me in so many ways
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Cristina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Listens gives feedback not judgmental but also says things how they are. I really appreciate it
Written on Mar 27, 2025 after therapy with Cristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I appreciate her experience and understanding of my situations and feelings. I like how she's patient when I explain things and has helpful information and suggestions.
Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Cristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue