Cristina N, LMFT
Pasadena Trauma Therapy, Inc.
Pasadena Trauma Therapy, Inc.
If you are living with TRAUMATIC events from your past, ranging from insult, abuse, humiliation, violence, attachment wounds, or even subtle disappointments, therapy could be a safe space to address these injuries. Through a collaborative approach and taking into account the mind & body, I join my clients on a journey of exploration, growth, and healing. I can assist you in reconnecting with yourself, feel grounded, and help manage your life more smoothly.
My specialties include working with trauma (emotional, sexual, physical, neglect, incest, rape, etc.), attachment issues, dissociation/multiplicity, general relationship issues, anxiety and depression, fears/phobias, grief & loss issues, etc.
I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based treatment approach shown to help children, adolescents, and their caretakers overcome trauma-related difficulties.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Trauma Resiliency Module(TRM), and Brainspotting are a big part of my practice. All modalities are very effective in treating traumas. EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that has been successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, panic, disturbing memories, nightmares, etc. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping) while the client attends to past memories and triggers, in efforts to decrease or eliminate emotional distress connected to the memory.
TRM is a somatic approach that helps clients with traumatic stress reactions by learning skills to help stabilize the mind and body. Clients will learn to track body sensations and bring balance back to the nervous system. I am a Certified TRM practitioner.
Brainspotting is a somatic therapy that helps clients access the subcortical (non-verbal) part of the brain, where trauma is typically stored. According to the creator of brainspotting, David Grand, "where you look affects how you feel." Since our eyes gives us access to the subcortical brain, Brainspotting uses the visual field as a way to helps release stored memories.
I also have sexual abuse survivor's groups, for both men and women.
Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women's Studies from The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University
Memberships
Member of The California Associate of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Member of the San Gabriel Valley CAMFT Chapter
Member of Armenian American Mental Health Association (AAMHA)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Glendale Area Mental Health Professionals Association (GAMHPA)
Dissociative Disorders Study Group (DDSG)
Other Languages
Armenian And Romanian
Payments Accepted
Payment: payment is acceptable by cash and check. please contact me if you have any questions about fees. insurance is not accepted, but i could provide you with a monthly statement (called a superbill) which you may then submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.
License:MFC 49234
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Group Therapy
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Relationship Issues
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EMDR
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Trauma and PTSD
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Licenses/Certifications
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Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA)
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EMDR Part 1 and 2 (EMDRIA)
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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