Hi and thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I am a marriage and family therapist and this is my second career. I had always wanted to be a therapist but never found the time or the motivation when I was younger. When the opportunity presented itself I was a wife, mother and had a better understanding of myself. I knew what I wanted to do and the focus I wanted to take. I work in private practice with couples, individuals and with the elderly who are an under serviced population. I am also a certified grief counselor.
Having experienced therapy on a personal level as a teenager and an adult, I understood how beneficial it is. Talking with someone and sharing what you are feeling alone is helpful. Having someone who is able to help you see other options and identify things we have been closed off or unable to see, is where therapy shines. My family has struggled with anxiety and depression through my life, I have seen how mental health can influence a family's overall health. Those with mental health issues effect those around them and can cause disruption within the entire family. As a marriage and family therapist I take a systemic approach, looking at all factors, that contribute to someone's happiness or sadness.
I approach therapy with an open mind, respect and sensitivity. I utilize solution focused and narrative theories collaboratively, creating goals and finding the strengths to make changes. Progress is measured regularly to keep up motivation and to check if we are on the right track. Therapy is tough, but with help you and/or you family will find yourself in a better place.
Thank you and I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Life purpose, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
NY LMFT 001586
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christina Lacey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ms. Lacey has a down to earth, pleasant and warm personality. Professional and most of all, doesn't judge. She'll ask questions to make you think and offers honest assessments when asked.
I'm leaving betterhelp for now, because of her help and sound advice. I'm not "cured" of my depression and anxiety by any means, (that's a lifelong situation), but thanks to Christina, I have a much better handle on what to do when those bumps in the road pop-up. She provided me with the tools I needed to be my best self.
She's a good person of whom I wish the very best !
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Amazing!
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
I immediately felt comfortable with Christina during our first session. She listens, and gives not only helpful feedback, but honest feedback. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very kind and caring. She listens, and takes her time to understand what her clients needs.
Written on Jan 20, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Christina’s been working with me for about 2-3 months now and she is honestly a gem. Really a great listener, doesn’t rush me or judge me, and allows me to be comfortable enough to vent everything I have on my chest. It’s been a pleasure having her as my counselor.
Written on Dec 17, 2020 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
I highly recommend Christina. She’s great! I feel better after every session. She’s recommended mindfulness-based exercises, etc. for me to do when I feel stressed, and they’ve definitely helped. She also gives great advice and is very attentive and informative.
Written on Nov 20, 2020 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management