Cristina Giaquinto
I am a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker with approximately 16 years of experience working with adults and youth. I am compassionate, and curious therapist and in my practice, I create a safe and trusting environment, providing my clients with the emotional support needed to
I am a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker with approximately 14 years of experience working with adults and youth.
overcome challenging issues and make positive adjustments to be and feel your best. My approach helps clients find their own way through reflection, self care and self compassion.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions and discuss what your current challenges are, and how they may impact your life. We will create a plan with goals and objectives according to your needs and wants for us to work through in follow-up sessions. We will come up with strategies to instill hope and discuss possible ways to cope with current stressors.
Strengths
By being an empathetic listener and providing validation to my clients' experiences and challenges, I help my client process their issues and create goals to achieve desire goals and make positive progress in their mental health.
Treatment methods
Attachment-based
I have utilized attachment based therapy to support my clients to understand their thinking, feeling and behavior patterns.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I utilize trauma informed cognitive behavior therapy to support clients who have been affected by trauma to overcome traumatic related issues which impact their emotions and behaviors.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I utilize IFS to support clients overcoming depression, anxiety and substance use issues by utilizing curiosity, courage and compassion to connect with different part of oneself.
Location
Virtual sessions