Licensed to practice in 10 states and accepts 61 insurances. Specializes in Spirituality, Depression, Foster Care/Adoption
Christy Stinton
I am a licensed counselor, with 20 years of experience. I have a warm and interactive style. I believe that real change occurs in a safe and accepting counseling environment. My approach is to combine cognitive-behavioral, developmental and person centered counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I will explain confidentiality and informed consent. I will ask about what prompted reaching out and discuss therapeutic goals. I will ask about the history of the struggle, and above all listen empathetically and without judgement.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am warm, empathetic, and have years of experience with a variety of issues in a number of different settings.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have worked with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, career challenges infertility, divorce, foster care or adoption related issues, and life changes.
Specialties
Top specialties
Depression
Foster Care/Adoption
Spirituality
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Christian
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Arizona
California
Maryland
Massachusetts
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Washington
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Horizon
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $90 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Washington
Medical Mutual of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Christian Counseling
I integrate spiritual beliefs and Biblical knowledge with mental health treatment.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used CBT for years in identifying cognitive distortions, reframing negative and anxious thoughts to promote new thought and behavior patterns.
EMDR
I use EMDR to treat trauma and to help bridge the gap between logical beliefs and feelings.
Psychoeducation
I use psychoeducation to give clients tools and understanding of theories as well as homework to look over.
Compassion Focused
I believe that compassion is the prerequisite for a therapeutic relationship and change to occur.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 1, 2026
Tries to be supportive, encouraging and positive with clients. Internalizes well what is being heard by clients.
Verified client, age 45-54
March 20, 2025
Awesome
Verified client, age 35-44
January 31, 2025
Christy points out connections between things that I had never seen on my own. She then pairs them with options that I can try, either within myself or in how I respond to others. She backs me up and cheers me on in a way that is healing and motivating.