M y approach blends years of experience, education, and professional training with insight, mindfulness, and compassion. I have a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. With over a decade of experience, I work with a wide range of emotional regulation and behavioral issues that include helping adults, teens, children and families cope with and overcome depression, anxiety,
postpartum depression, trauma, relationship issues, substance abuse, self-harming behaviors, communication issues, family transitions, self-esteem, and grief and loss. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma resiliency model, mindfulness based stress reduction, and informed knowledge and application of 12-step recovery tools and spiritual principles.
At different times of our lives, we might struggle with various levels of distress and confusion. I believe that there is hope for each and every person that I work with, even through life’s most difficult circumstances.
With empathy and sensitivity, my goal is to create a space in which to build the therapeutic relationship while cultivating your interpersonal relationships and understanding of yourself. I provide a holistic approach to therapy and find that working with the whole person allows for a richer therapeutic experience that is grounded in honoring the client where they are and supporting them in their process as they move towards positive healthy growth.
Moving through our complicated external world, in addition to our unique inner worlds, can be exhausting and overwhelming – especially if it feels like we’re doing it alone. I hope to guide you on a deeply personal journey that empowers you to feel more in control of your internal narrative and improve your quality of life. Together, we will create a safe and judgement-free space that encourages vulnerability and facilitates the development of greater self-awareness and insight.
Cristina provides services in English and Italian.