LMHC, 15 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
I am licensed therapist in Florida with over 15 years of professional work experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I am EMDR trained and work with children, teens and adults. My therapy style and approach draw influence from Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness and Reality based theories. My interventions include client-centered, motivational interviewing, thought restructuring, and mind/body connecting. I have extensive experience with Trauma, Addiction, Self Esteem/Confidence, Anxiety, Anger, ADD/ADHD, and Depression. I chose to be a therapist when I realized that people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are rooted in their self-concept and it made sense for me to help with the pain, to be a supporter and cheerleader. My toolbox is large and eclectic and enables me to meet you where you are and help you move forward. We will design your treatment plan specifically for your wants and needs. You have found an ally in this process.
Our first session is a get-to-know-you session. I ask questions about you, your expectations, and why you came to therapy. I share a little about my practice. We discuss how we will go about giving you some relief and what treatment goals you want to achieve.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety, Phobias, and Teen Issues.
My focus area is treating Adults 18-60 and Teens 13-17.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a technique where I guide the client using tapping, tones, or eye movements to help resolve or separate the painful emotions associated with a memory. It sounds unbelievable but it is rooted in the scientific explanation that our brain solves conflict in REM state of sleep. EMDR recreates that environment for the brain while we are wide awake. It works every time. The goal is to no longer carry with you the impact of your trauma from the past into your present. Every client I work with tells me they have felt some relief. Every single one.
I love this modality and have found it helpful for myself and every client. ACT is very comprehensive. We start by identifying your core values. It is our values that inform our choices, boundaries, and improve what ACT refers to as "psychological flexibility". We talk about how our control is limited and it is more about finding peace among the chaos.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the foundation of all therapeutic modalities. It is how we THINK and process those thoughts back to ourselves. It is about our internal dialogues. Our minds are so powerful; CBT helps us gain better control. CBT in therapy with me goes something like: "Hey wait, how did that just come out? What is the positive reframe?" Because we spend years talking harshly to ourselves. Imagine what happens when we change that up and start giving ourselves grace and positivity.
I use DBT with every client because it is a very comprehensive modality for coping skills. DBT has four categories: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each category has specific strategies to use to better manage life. We can get creative and personalize those techniques. It is like creating your own self-help toolbox.
5 ratings with written reviews
May 14, 2025
Christina is a great therapist. She listens carefully to what you bring and validates where you come from. She will meet you where you are in your journal and skillfully walk beside you to where you want to be. My favorite part is the homework, in which we are in charge of changing towards our best selves. I definitely recommend her, especially if you are a more solution-oriented person.
April 29, 2025
Christina is very kind, inviting and sincere. Christina helped me during a very dark time in my life to find a path forward to a happier and more fulfilling life.
April 25, 2025
Really able to challenge and help me process through complex emotions. Helps me to improve and recognize my self-confidence. Always honest and authentic, which has been very helpful as well. Highly recommended!