Heal Trauma
Release anxiety
restore hope
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life right now?
You may be struggling with anxiety or depression that feels difficult to manage. Perhaps you’ve experienced something traumatic and find it hard to move forward, or maybe you simply feel like you’ve lost touch with the person you used to be. If you’re hoping to feel more like yourself again, you’re not alone.
You are in the right place.
Licensed Professional Counselor
I am here to help. I provide therapy services to adults, specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and life transitions. I use combined therapy approaches, including EMDR, to help individuals find the healing and freedom they are looking for. I believe deep down you already hold the insight, strength, and resilience needed to create meaningful change.
You don’t have to suffer alone. I’m here to help you find hope, healing, and purpose by giving you tools to manage difficult emotions, heal from past experiences, and uncover your core values. It’s time to prioritize yourself and step into the life you want.
No more waiting, it is time to take care of YOU.
Hi, I’m CRISTINA.
My Specialties
Anxiety & OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
If you’re struggling with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, or OCD, I'm here to support you in reducing these symptoms. I understand these symptoms are disrupting your life, and you cannot keep living this way. Together, we can explore the root causes of your anxiety and develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs.
Trauma
I use a compassionate and trauma-informed approach to help you process past experiences, build coping skills, and reclaim your sense of safety and self-worth. Whether you're healing from childhood trauma, a recent traumatic event, or living with complex PTSD, I am here to help you navigate the challenges and empower you to create a life filled with meaning and joy.
Life Transitions
Life is full of transitions, and while some changes can be exciting, others can be overwhelming and stressful. Together, we'll work to understand the challenges you're facing, identify your strengths, and develop coping strategies to help you thrive during times of change. My goal is to empower you to embrace life's transitions with confidence and resilience.
Insurance & Fees
IN-NETWORK WITH:
CIGNA/EVERNORTH
AETNA
UNITED HEALTHCARE
Self-pay rate: $165 FOR 60 MIN SESSION
I accept payment via cash, check, or card (HSA included). I can also provide a superbill that you can provide to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
For cancellations made under 24 hours, I do charge A $100 fee.
16421 N Tatum Boulevard, Suite 124, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
In office Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Offerring in-office and virtual sessions
Virtual therapy, also known as online therapy or teletherapy, allows us to have our therapy sessions remotely, using video conferencing or phone calls. This means you can receive therapy services from the comfort of your own home or any private, convenient location within Arizona.
To start, we'll schedule our sessions just like we would for in-person therapy. I'll send you a secure link or phone number to connect to our session at the scheduled time.
Virtual therapy offers several benefits, including increased accessibility, convenience, and flexibility. It can be particularly useful for individuals with mobility issues, those living in remote areas, or those who prefer the comfort and privacy of receiving therapy from home. It's a safe, confidential, and effective way to receive the support you need to navigate life's challenges.
How does virtual therapy work?
First, we will identify the goals, desires, and healing you want to see in your life. We will then explore past experiences that influenced the emotional distress, anxiety, and lack of fulfillment you are experiencing. From here, we will use different approaches to work on healing any negative effects these experiences have had on you.
Through our time together, I will help you extinguish shame, develop self-compassion, and begin loving yourself again. You’ll learn what it means to connect back to your true self, learn the skills to cope with distressing emotions, and build the confidence to overcome whatever life may bring. You will be able to trust yourself to navigate the unknowns of life, ultimately being able live in the present moment with hope and joy.
In the end, the hope is that you find the purpose and healing you have needed all along.