I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I am a certified trauma professional and also trained in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have worked with clients in both inpatient psychiatric settings; as well as outpatient settings. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including; depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, and trauma. I have worked with clients experiencing acute stress as well as clients with chronic and persistent mental illness.
My therapy style is very warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I work with an eclectic approach, meeting the needs of each individual. Therapy is not a "one size fits all" treatment so your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your specific needs.
I understand the courage it takes to make the steps towards change and look forward to being a part of your journey!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 2015012898
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Christina is so great. She has been a listening hear and support to me during a tough time in my life.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Christina is an extremely knowledgeable, competent and well-rounded therapist. I'm absolutely so happy with the work we've accomplished together in the last 4.5 months. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a leader in therapy.
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have not been in therapy for long, nor have I been to any other therapist so I have no basis to compare Christina on. This being said I find Christina to be rather insightful and ask questions in such a way that makes you think for a bit before answering. I find this helpful because it can get us to the root cause faster.
Written on Oct 22, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and coping with life changes