Christin Frederick

(she/her)

LMFT, 9 years of experience
Empowering
Authentic
Intelligent

I have a relational treatment approach which means that the relationship that develops between you and me is what facilitates change. You can expect me to be somewhat casual and very approachable. I use humor and compassion to create connection. We will freely exchange ideas, and talk about experiences and the things that are in the way of positive relationships. We will make sense of your experiences and create more stability and satisfaction in all of your relationships. Making sense of complicated circumstances is my specialty. Let’s sort out your most difficult situations together.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The first session is the time for us to begin our relationship. Since it is the relationship that develops between me and you that is the most important factor in a satisfying therapy experience, I make this our primary focus right away. This is done through talking about your goals for therapy, past experiences with therapy, and really whatever comes to mind. I am very skilled at weaving therapeutic relevance in whatever you bring.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have deep belief in the human spirit and in the transformative power of connection. I have a varied professional and personal background that allows me to relate to my clients on many dimensions. I have worked in education, sales, the military and business development. I have been married, divorced, and widowed. I have co-parented and been a step-parent. I use the depth of these experiences to enhance my clinical work.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with clients who have worked extremely hard to achieve their goals and find themselves burnt out. My clients not only find ways to resolve their burn out but often thrive in ways they never thought possible.

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

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Location

Offers in-person in 7305 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, 205

Virtual

My treatment methods

Humanistic

Clients of Joya Sagrada Therapy experience a deeply empathetic approach to care, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to hearing the often muted or misunderstood voices of pain and struggle, offering support that is as compassionate as it is comprehensive. It’s about creating a space where every individual feels seen and heard, where suffering is met with kindness, and where every effort is made to light the way toward hope and healing. This approach is grounded in a holistic and compassionate understanding of human needs and behaviors.

, 10 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

October 24, 2025

Christin has been a support through a wide array of life transitions and personal challenges for me. Our therapeutic work has evolved consistently as a powerful component of my mental health care. I appreciate her authenticity, her humor, and her holistic approach to our work together. I always leave our sessions with a new reflection or idea I want to explore. Our work together is a testament to how therapy can be an essential pillar of wellbeing.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 69 with Christin

October 18, 2025

Exceptionally intuitive, warm, relatable, and perceptive. I’ve experienced real, lasting growth under her care. From our first session, I felt truly seen and understood. She asks the right questions at the right time, guiding me toward insights I couldn’t reach alone. Her empathy is genuine, her presence grounding, and her approach refreshingly human. I leave each session clearer, stronger, and more hopeful.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 42 with Christin