I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families address unresolved trauma, life transitions, and life stressors to achieve optimal wellness in multiple areas of their lives. I practice evidence-based practices and I am engaged in continuous exploration of research of effective therapy interventions. I wish all prospective clients knew that the achievement of serenity and contentment is attainable for everyone and at any age. I wish they knew that psychotherapy can be a very rewarding endeavor that will help them in gaining perspectives, finding unexpected solutions, building life-long personal resilience, and allowing positive transformation in all aspects of life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Any client, on their first session with me, can expect a safe and compassionate relational context where they can begin expressing their emotional narrative. A client can also expect needed encouragement, legitimate and honest reassurance and, when appropriate, a bit of sense of humor. During a first session, I focus on building a trusting partnership (therapeutic relationship) with my client. I want my client to understand that he/she/they can be heard. I also want my client to trust that, through an appropriate therapeutic process, there is much hope for the achievement of positive change. During the first session, I also provide psychoeducation on important aspects of the therapy process.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Prior to becoming a counselor, I completed my graduate studies in Anthropology and worked as an anthropologist. My personal, academic and professional experience guide my practice, whereby I am suited to help clients with diverse backgrounds. I utilize integrated approaches to psychotherapy, combining CBT and psychodynamic approaches. I am trained in AEDP (accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy).
About Cristina Piastrini
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Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Couples Counseling
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
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