- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Mindfulness
About Christine
Her style is straightforward and patient. She uses client-centered conversation to help people name what matters most. She draws on mindfulness practices to slow down intense emotions and on narrative methods to separate a person from the problems they live with. Psychodynamic ideas are used when past patterns seem to shape present choices.
Many clients come with identity questions, guilt, or shame. Others turn to her for help with caregiver strain, grief at end of life, or managing impulsive reactions. Christine also addresses multicultural and discrimination-related concerns that affect daily life and relationships.
Sessions focus on practical skills and understanding. People learn emotion regulation tools, ways to reframe harmful stories about themselves, and steps to rebuild self-respect. Conversations include realistic planning rather than promises of transformation.
Her background spans long-term therapy and time-limited work. The LMFT credential stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Christine integrates approaches over time to match what a person needs in a given moment.
License and NPI on record
- LMFT
- California · 40238
- NPI
- 1689021982
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. It helps people feel understood and decide what matters to them most. That approach suits conversations about identity, life purpose, and making decisions in everyday life.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches clear skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive behavior. It includes practical tools for distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can be practiced between sessions. Mindfulness therapy trains attention to present-moment experience and can reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Christine treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try methods that match a client's goals, and adjust over time based on what works. Clients help set the pace and priorities for therapy.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow a brief check-in during a workday, or remove travel time. It also makes practicing skills between sessions more convenient for many people.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, LGBTQ issues, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and people coping with major life changes including questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?
She uses client-centered conversation, mindfulness, and narrative techniques to help clarify values and practical next steps. The focus is on noticing patterns and trying different strategies in everyday life.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with identity issues, workplace concerns, caregiver stress, grief, and related areas.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services to people in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Good to know
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