Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 40 ratings

Cristina Ayala

LMFT, 10 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Empowering

About me

Hello and welcome! My name is Cristina. I specialize in treating trauma and have used evidenced based modalities, such as EMDR to treat trauma related symptoms. I approach mental health as holistically as possible, exploring components of the mind, body and spirit to address healing. I like to work with you collaboratively to create goals and explore which areas of healing are necessary for you. I take a client-based approach and aim to make the space feel safe and a place where you feel comfortable to open up and share. We all deserve to feel seen and heard, and I hope that is your experience with me! I look forward to meeting you!

Get to know me

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

Our first session is really about getting to know you and your needs from therapy.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have a real passion for supporting people through their moments of vulnerability and exploration of their pain and what they feel is holding them back. Healing can look very different for everyone, and I always feel so honored in being a part of the journey.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

BIPOC, woman dealing with infertility issues, miscarriage, trauma, motherhood, life trasitions

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

EMDR

EMDR can be a helpful tool that helps reduce trauma related symptoms you may be experiencing.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 40 ratings

8 ratings with written reviews

June 18, 2025

I also wanted to add intelligent, authentic and empowering, equally important attributes...

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 17 with Cristina

June 9, 2025

Cristina really understand our couples situation, and both our personal needs. She understands where we are both coming from, in hearing that when we talk to each other, we are not really hearing each other, in the way we attend it to be. Cristina is giving us good communications skills to work on.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 5 with Cristina

May 9, 2025

Cristina is passionate about her work and is very knowledgeable about it. She put in a lot of effort to help me feel comfortable and safe enough to try something as intimidating as EMDR. Even when I wanted to give up at times, Cristina didn't give up on me. It felt like for once in my life, I've found support to push forward.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 8 with Cristina