Christina Balboni

Christina Balboni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and the practical challenges that follow major life changes. Christina also lists life purpose among her focuses and supports people who are questioning direction after loss or transition.

She has more than a decade of experience working in geriatric settings, which shapes how she talks about aging, end-of-life concerns, and loss. That background informs practical conversations about care decisions and coping strategies for both clients and their loved ones. Christina uses straightforward language and concrete steps during sessions.

Sessions typically begin by mapping what matters most to the person and breaking larger problems into manageable steps. She addresses motivation and confidence by setting short-term goals and tracking small changes. For grief and loss, Christina offers time to name feelings and to practice ways of carrying forward what was meaningful.

Her approach emphasizes respect and sensitivity while adjusting the conversation to fit each client’s situation. Christina recommends small, achievable actions between meetings and checks progress in the next session. She invites people to try an initial appointment to see how this practical, stepwise style feels.

People living with chronic illness, complex mood concerns, attachment or relationship questions, or struggles with body image and control issues can bring those topics into sessions. Christina works in English and practices across California as an LCSW.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Christina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and adjustment struggles. One common approach focuses on breaking large problems into small, achievable steps to reduce avoidance and increase motivation. This method helps with low mood, anxiety, and getting unstuck from daily routines.

Another often-used approach centers on grief and loss work. It includes naming emotions, remembering what mattered, and practicing ways to carry those meanings forward. That approach supports people coping with bereavement, end-of-life planning, and transitions tied to aging.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Christina treats choosing methods as a collaborative process and will help decide what matches the client’s goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts methods as progress or challenges emerge.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fold meetings into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists can also adapt sessions for lower-bandwidth connections or phone use when that helps a client participate more consistently.