I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin with 14 years of counseling experience. I enjoy empowering clients to feel assertive and able to face anything. I have experience in crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community practice. I am certified in Functional Family Therapy (FFT). I am interested in individual, group, couples, and family therapy. I have a Bachelors degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin Parkside and a Master of Science in Education-Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin.
My style of counseling is utilizing Motivational Interviewing techniques to elicit change talk. My approach is comforting, supportive, and encouraging. I have experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy with interest in forgiveness, healthy relationships, and co-occurring disorders.
I am looking forward to working with you!
Professional experience
14 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationshipsDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Christina is reliable, listens, offers feed back, worksheets to better look at goal, dependable
Written on Jan 01, 2025 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I've tried a few platforms and in person and Cristina is the only one who has reached me
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I love Christina!! She is so wonderful and makes me feel heard!!!
Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Christina has been extremely helpful! She is kind, encouraging, and supportive. I always feel much better after our sessions. She’s been able to help provide me some tools to use towards my anxiety and stress. I highly recommend her as a therapist
Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Christina has been very helpful to talk with she listens and responds with helpful and compassionate answers. I have felt very comfortable working wirh Christina and would recommend her as a therapist. She is wonderful to work with.
Written on Dec 13, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Christina has been amazing helpful to my growth and healing
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Christina is an incredible therapist. It’s so hard to find a good fit when it comes to therapy. I had to go through a couple different therapists before I found her. She has been helping me heal, and I feel closer to peace after every session.
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders
Christina is absolutely amazing! This was my first experience with therapy, and I can't thank her enough for everything she did for me. I had tried another therapist before her that just didn't help me much, and once switching to Christina, it was so different for me. She gave me hope and an outlet. She was encouraging and thoughtful; helpful and a great listener. She offered me advice and tools when I needed, and support when that's what I needed too. She really took the time to get to know me and provide the best for me. Honestly cannot thank her enough.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Christina listens and supports my decisions and gives feedback. Checks back on me throughout the week to see how I'm doing/Improving. I really enjoy working with Christina. I would recommend her to anyone who needs to talk to someone.
Written on Jun 02, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I can relate to Christina and can understand the things she says to me.
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and self esteem
Christina is very helpful and I would recommend her to others
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Christina provides me with everything I need in my therapy sessions. Always compassionate, understanding and professionaI. I highly recommend her, she is wonderful.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Christina & I have only had the opportunity to have a single session. However, she was able to make me feel like we've known each other for a long time allowing me to really open up. She was very forthright & transparent with her areas & levels of expertise which I immensely appreciated. 10/10 definitely recommend.
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Christina was very good and seeing through my ramblings and helping me see the real problem. It’s been extremely eye opening and exactly what I needed!!
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Christina is very thoughtful and encouraging. She asks me useful questions and provides tools that I've put into practice.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Christina has helped me so much! I came into therapy nervous, not really knowing what to expect. She is personable, caring, friendly, and SO engaged! The way she had guided me to see things differently, for the better, has helped tremendously. She has given me the tools to work on many things myself between sessions. My relationships are better, I’m happier, I am better at controlling my emotions (anger, frustration) in situations that are not ideal. I’m a better Mommy and wife :)
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Working with Christina has been incredible! She is knowledgable, approachable, kind, and has helped me immensely with my mental health. She provides a wonderful balance of listening, helping me reflect, and sharing tools to help me manage my anxiety. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Christina is very thought provoking and will ask timely questions...leading you down the path where you answer your own concerns.
Written on Dec 12, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Christina is a great therapist; she listens without judgment, offers advice without trying to influence your decision, and is very knowledgeable about the issues I'm working on. She has many exercises to go through, either during our sessions or on my own, that help to evaluate and progress on those topics.
Written on Dec 12, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She is splendid. She’s helped me adjust to adulthood and made me feel like a real human again!
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and adhd
Christina is great! She is an attentive listener and gives sound advice
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 5 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Christina has been very helpful in the sessions we’ve had so far. She understands my goals and has shared different coping mechanisms or behavioral changes to make in order to help me reach those goals.
Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Amazing. Highly recommended.
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Christina has helped me leaps and bounds. She’s always respectful and responsible. Even helped me schedule an emergency meeting when I really needed one. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who truly listens and helps you achieve your mental health goals.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatig
Most responsive therapist I’ve had! She’s been great so far!
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
AMAZING. One simple question changed me. She asked that question and I needed to hear it. Thank you!!
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Christina was a huge help to me in figuring out how to navigate the dating world and also helping me gain enough self confidence to put myself out there. I am super grateful and owe her quite a bit!
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Christina is great! She listens very patiently, speaks with kindness, reflects on my growth, is excited for me through changes, and overall very very easy to talk to. I never feel silly, judged, or minimized. I actually enjoy getting to talk to her, even when the topics aren't easy, because she truly is so understanding and really does help me learn about myself. I've tried 4 other therapists over the years and Christina has been very welcoming, encouraging, and supportive. 10/10 great therapist + great gal!
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Christina is very helpful I’m enjoying my sessions with her. Looking forward for my help from her!
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Christina has been a huge help. She lets me vent and makes my thoughts and issues seem valid and worthy of discussion. I have seen a tremendous growth in my self confidence and sense of self worth. I really value my time with her and am truly appreciative of the help she has given me.
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Christina is wonderful. She really understands me and offers very insightful suggestions.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I really enjoy working with Christina, she helps me find the good in what I am trying to accomplish in life.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Christina is excellent! She is easy to talk to and gives the space needed to process and work through situations.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is very delightful and has helped me though a lot. Very grateful for her. She was a very good first experience with a therapist.
Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Christina is always professional, kind, and considerate. She has a natural way of making you feel at ease. She responds in a timely fashion & asks helpful questions. I’m grateful to have her as my therapist!
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Good person
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Christina is very kind and supportive. I always felt safe and respected. She is great!
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Christina really listens to me and is so supportive. She offers great advice and really makes me feel heard.
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Christina is incredible. She is very timely and organized, an excellent listener, provides meaningful insights, and is very easy to talk with. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Christina seems to be very qualified and does well with helping people work through what issues they may have.
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
love christina she is the goat
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Christina is very kind and a great listener. She has always made me feel comfortable and has provided me with tools to help manage my anxiety.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
The moment we met it was like she already could read me and my problems she has been a very great help in my life in just this short period of time! I still Have a long way to go but I’m sure she will get me there! ☺️
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Christina has been a great listener and asks thoughtful questions that promote self-reflection.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So very grateful.
Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She’s been amazing! Really happy I found her
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Christina was incredibly helpful, she listened well, provided impactful advice, and was very kind.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Christina has been great! Very knowledgeable, supportive, and helpful!
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I find Christina to be incredibly reliable and willing to listen. She is genuinely compassionate and interested in me as an individual. She’s always very bright and bubbly and has an unwavering kindness that transcends from where she is to where I am. I always feel like I am in a much better mood following a video session. She makes me feel heard and I appreciate her.
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Christina is lovely. She is very positive and warm. Would recommend
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Christina is a gentle and approachable therapist who made me feel very comfortable! Would recommend her for anyone who's trying out therapy for the first time.
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Christina has been very helpful and insightful with my issues. I trust her advice and highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 22, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Christina is very attentive and offers solutions to issues. I love how she finds the positive. 10/10 would recommend
Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I’ve only been working with Christina for a short period, but she has helped me so much. I no longer feel like I am drowning in my anxiety and emotions. I’m learning to gain control of my life and be able to find a healthy balance. She makes me feel heard and that my emotions are valid. She’s very understanding and provides me with many tools to heal from the past and move forward with the future.
Written on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Christina is amazing! I would recommend her to anyone!!
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Christina has been so awesome to work with from Day 1. She learned about me and continues to work with stuff in my past as well as new things that might pop up. I completely feel comfortable with her while chatting and it’s been a blessing!
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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