Dr. Christina Raphael

(she/her)

LCSW, 14 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
VirtualAvailable

In addition to my 10-plus years of clinical experience and I am also an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, a credential that ensures the public I am uniquely qualified to treat a wide range of sexual issues. AASECT certification protects consumers by distinguishing those therapists who have achieved rigorous standards and the highest levels of clinical competence.

Get to know me

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

My style of therapy includes guiding clients through transitional crises utilizing a holistic, mind-body wellness approach. With my broad range of combined knowledge training and experience, I am able to provide a warm, and comforting environment while providing a space where individuals, couples and families can gain awareness and greater healing.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a skilled Clinical Social Worker, Educator, Sex Therapist, I have extensive experience in the areas of various Family systems models, trauma, sexual abuse, as well as with Child and Adolescent Development.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Hi Im Dr. Raphael. I work best with individuals navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, identity development, and major life transitions. My clients are often thoughtful, motivated, and seeking deeper self-awareness and growth. I support those struggling with communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, and self-worth, helping them build clarity, confidence, and healthier patterns to foster more fulfilling relationships and a stronger sense of self overall.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Depression

I identify as

Black / African American

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

As a Doctorate-level LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), I have extensive experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) within my practice, and I find it to be an invaluable tool in helping clients achieve greater emotional regulation, self-awareness, and positive behavioral change. In my practice, I integrate CBT techniques with mindfulness-based interventions to create a more holistic and effective therapeutic approach. While CBT helps clients identify and reframe distorted or harmful thought patterns, mindfulness allows them to cultivate greater awareness of their present moment experiences, including their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, without judgment. Together, these approaches foster a deeper understanding of how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, and how mindfulness can be used to interrupt automatic patterns that may lead to emotional distress or unhealthy coping strategies.

, 157 ratings

8 ratings with written reviews

May 13, 2026

Met with Dr. Raphael today for our first session and I'm excited to continue working with her. I'd felt comfortable opening up about my past and my current obstacles and we were able to look at ways of reframing how this could be impacting me. She was direct and honest with feedback and I could track what lead to her suggestions and look deeper into why she'd said what she'd said. Great choice for any other men looking to take the next step, honing their self-improvement and self-development

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Dr.

February 5, 2026

She seems very open hearted non-judgmental, great listener, not invasive. Polite, smart just overall a beautiful human being. It is refreshing to see that they are therapist out there that can fulfill the image of advice and therapy that you need. She looks like the kind of person that will help me in the future and will be my therapist for the rest of my life

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Dr.

October 30, 2025

Only had one session but like how she is direct and challenging. Acknowledges that it will take effort and time to see and make the change.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Dr.