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Christina is a Licensed Master Social Worker and psychotherapist who works with individuals located in New York. Many of her clients are experiencing difficult life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, burnout, low self-worth and depression. Christina’s therapeutic style is integrative and weaves together psychodynamic psychotherapy and social justice-based frameworks. These approaches emphasize connections between the past and present, and acknowledge the impacts of larger cultural and social systems on individual well-being. Christina is an active therapist and her sessions are generally collaborative, reflective, and centered in curiosity.
Previously, Christina worked as a social worker with survivors of intimate partner violence, as well as with individuals navigating poverty, economic insecurity and immigration-related stress. These experiences help to support a holistic and human rights perspective in her work as a therapist, as well as her specialty in the treatment of trauma, emotional and physical violence, and challenges related to social and cultural stressors.
In addition to her background as a social worker, Christina also has over ten years of experience working in different roles in the service industry and is able to provide therapeutic support for individuals navigating the particular difficulties of work in this field.
Years of Experience: 3 years
Supervisor: Hala Alyan(PhD 021235)
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
I am in-network with Columbia insurance and also work with out-of-network (OON) plans like Aetna/United/Cigna PPO. I can help you determine your OON reimbursement rate and support with filing claims!
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