- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About Christina
Christina Cartagena is an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults on depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and issues common in early adulthood like isolation and social anxiety.
Christina helps people who are dealing with panic attacks, attachment struggles, and the practical strains of work and money. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and difficulties with intimacy or body image. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what clients want to change.
Her approach uses several evidence-based methods. Sessions often draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to look at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. Dialectical and emotionally-focused methods help with managing strong feelings and improving connection in relationships.
Christina keeps sessions goal-oriented and collaborative. She works with clients to set realistic steps and practice new skills between meetings. Progress is tracked in small, practical ways so people can see what is changing.
Clients can expect a counselor who centers practical coping skills alongside reflection about relationship patterns. Christina aims to help clients build steadier mood regulation, clearer communication, and more manageable daily routines. If you are navigating early adulthood pressures or shifting relationships, she focuses on concrete tools and steady support.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Christina commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic, and mood problems. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship experiences affect current closeness and trust, which can help with intimacy issues and relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christina will work collaboratively to determine which methods fit your goals and circumstances. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes practicing skills between sessions more convenient for people juggling school, starting a career, or parenting responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, parenting stress, and issues common in early adulthood.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses collaborative, goal-focused sessions that include cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based work, and skills from DBT and EFT to manage feelings and improve relationships.
How much experience does she have?
Christina has three years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC licensed in South Carolina and practices with that credential in that state.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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