Specialties: Family, Couples, and Individual Counseling for children (ages 6+), adolescents, young adults, and adults with issues including but not limited to: Academic Underachievement, Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief & Loss, Identity Development, Impulsivity, OCD, Peer Relationships, PTSD, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQA, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Mood Disorders, Relational Issues, School Issues, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Sleep/Insomnia, Stress Management, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, and Women’s Issues
Christina specializes in the treatment of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. She has over 4 years experience working with eating disorders in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) settings, helping patients increase emotional awareness, reduce symptoms, address body image issues, and improve self-esteem.
Therapeutic Approach:Christina enjoys working with a wide variety of clients, creating a safe space through compassion, validation, patience, and support. Depending on the needs of the client, Christina draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, person-centered therapy, mindfulness, family systems, feminist approaches, expressive therapy, play therapy, and art as therapy.
Educational Background:Christina earned her Master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University, and her Bachelor’s degree in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Scranton. Through her graduate and undergraduate internships, Christina has experience working with a variety of ages and populations, from children in a middle school setting, to older adults with chronic mental illness. |