Counseling and Therapy for Adults

Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one? Christina specializes in bereavement counseling having worked at Hospice of the Comforter as a bereavement counselor and has gained experience from attending workshops and conferences that focus on death and dying. Christina is attuned to how grief can make a person feel depressed while they are in mourning because of the death of their loved one. Common symptoms of grief are lack of appetite, emotional eating, odd behavior, insomnia, and isolation. If you experience any of these symptoms it may be time to allow yourself to talk about your pain and learn how to cope in a healthy manner. Christina can help.

Christina is dedicated to supporting all individuals of any race, religion, sexual orientation, culture etc. as she is trained to view each person from a multi-cultural lens. Whether you are questioning your gender identity, considering coming out as gay, lesbian, or bi-sexual, involved in a multi-racial relationship, or on a faith journey, Christina will encourage you to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement.

Christina participated in the making of a video demonstration of affirmation and support for the victims and families who lost their lives and were impacted by the Pulse shootings.

The counseling and therapy services Christina uses include a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, and Person Centered approaches, Christina tailors treatment to each clients’ unique needs. Because the therapeutic alliance between the counselor and the client is a major contributor to client success, she facilitates a trusting environment where clients feel safe and supported as they work toward achieving their goals.

Christina uses the latest research based evidenced modalities such as EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing to help clients heal from the trauma that are deeply rooted in the brain. The EMDR modality is also effective in healing your brain from PTSD, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, and traumatic memories that are repressed within you.