Christine Rivlin
(she/her)
I am an LPCC in California and an LPC in Texas. My educational background consists of earning my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master's in clinical counseling, and a Master's in Addictions. I am a National Certified Counselor and am a certified addictions counselor. My past clinical experience includes working for a crisis center where the majority of clients experienced issues related to suicide, homicide, domestic violence, and child and elder abuse. These issues impact people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups. I have also worked for a county-based permanent assisted housing development where all of the clients have experienced episodes of homelessness, and have been significantly impacted by issues of trauma, depression, addictions, domestic violence, and child abuse.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the more specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked speifically with grief, trauma, and various addiction issues for the past 7 years, I am well versed helping you identify the underlying issues contributing to your challenges. I am solution focused and evidenced based. Together we can come up with a plan and skills to take forward into your life that can ideally help manage issues that may feel overwhleming and unmanageable.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work primarily with adults and couples or families that have experiences trauma, or issues with addictions. I come to every session with an open mind and supportive, solution focused attitude. I want clients to feel comfortable to share and be vulenrable in a safe, non-judgemental space. I work with any and all individuals, couples, or families that are needing support, and want to make changes to improve their lives.
Specialties
Top specialties
Eating Disorders
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
Most everyone has been through a stressful event in their life. When the event, or series of events, causes an excessive amount of stress, it is called a traumatic event. Symptoms of traumatic events can include a sense of horror, helplessness, serious injury, or the threat of serious injury or death. Traumatic events can affect anyone. Responses to traumatic events vary from person to person and can include, but are not limited to depression, fear, grief, and anxiety. Physical responses can include nausea, dizziness, appetite changes, sleep changes and loss of interest, and withdrawal from daily activities. Most people report feeling better within three months after a traumatic event. If the problems become worse or last longer than one month after the event, the person may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Cognitive behavioral therapy, which can help one become aware of negative or inaccurate thinking and work toward reframing thoughts to better deal with challenging situations. By utilizing Trauma informed care, I can help evaluate each individual's trauma and its impact on their behavior, mental and physical health, and their ability to participate and engage in treatment.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical behavioral therapy to deal with intense emotions, and learn to understand and accept feelings.
Motivational Interviewing
The four C's of addiction are referred to as craving, compulsion, control, and consequences. I work with clients with substance and behavioral and impulsive addictions that are looking for additional support coming out of in-patient treatment, partial hospitalization programs, or intensive outpatient programs. We will address the root cause of the addiction, develop healthy stress management tools, create a support system, and work to improve overall health and psychological well-being.
7 ratings with written reviews
April 7, 2026
I really appreciate her personal touch, feels like I am talking with a mentor.
Verified client, age 18-24
February 15, 2026
I thought Christine had good insights and a good demeanor. I enjoyed my session with her.
Verified client, age 55-64
January 26, 2026
I’ve been seeing Christine for a little bit now, and she has helped me so much. In our sessions she challenges me to see things from different perspectives. She also validates my feelings and thoughts and reminds me that feeling emotion is okay. Christine is incredibly personable but also very direct, so I know she’s giving me what I need rather than what I want. I 100% recommend her if you want a straight shooter with a sense of humor who challenges you to look situations from all angles.