- End-of-life counseling
- Identity and sexuality
- Stress and caregiver support
About Christine
Clients often come for help with shame, guilt, caregiving strain, or midlife shifts. She also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS issues, and prejudice or discrimination. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is one of the areas she lists as a focus.
Her sessions emphasize listening and collaboration. She uses a mix of approaches so people can learn practical ways to cope and make choices that fit their lives. That includes teaching skills to manage intense emotions and slowing down to notice patterns that get in the way.
Christine draws on client-centered work to make space for what matters to each person. She also integrates mindfulness practices to help with regulation and present-moment focus. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are used to understand how past stories shape current reactions.
Over many years she has worked with people from multiple cultural backgrounds and with different sexual identities. She aims to offer a respectful, non-judgmental space where people can speak honestly, try new ways of relating to themselves, and plan small, manageable steps forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How her approaches guide online therapy
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what each person needs. It aims to make space for the client's goals and values and helps people feel heard as they consider change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can be helpful for impulsivity, addiction struggles, and compassion fatigue. Mindfulness therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christine collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their situation and goals. She will adjust strategies over time as needs and priorities become clearer.
Session format options were not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or offering more flexible scheduling. Many people find that meeting remotely helps them keep consistent progress while juggling caregiving, work, or other responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christine help with?
She supports people with addictions, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as attachment problems and workplace stress.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered, with clear skill teaching when needed. Sessions focus on listening, practical coping strategies, and building self-understanding.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns including gender identity, HIV/AIDS issues, and multicultural and discrimination-related stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.