Hello, I am Dr. Cristela Mitchell, a licensed Clinicial Social Worker in Virginia, D.C. and Michigan, with 25 years of professional work experience. I am trained in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma , Intimate partner violence, abuse, abandonment and other relational challenges. I work with my clients to establish a work alliance in a safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Isolation / loneliness, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LCSW 0904014613
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Cristela is an amazing person and individual and one who provides amazing insight, perspectives and ways to tackle issues and problems.
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Cristela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome therapist. Really listens.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Cristela for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues