- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion regulation skills
About Christina
Christina Benboudiaf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and young adult issues. She also addresses mood disorders and challenges such as isolation, guilt, and life transitions.
Christina's style centers on listening and collaboration. She draws on client-centered therapy to let the person's goals steer sessions. She uses mindfulness practices to help calm intense emotions and to build awareness of thoughts and feelings.
She applies practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Elements of dialectical behavior therapy are used when people need skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Christina adapts techniques to the situation rather than following a single method.
Her past work has included supporting people affected by assault, trafficking, and problematic substance use, as well as those who identify as LGBT. That background informs how she supports people facing co-occurring issues like addiction and mood disorders.
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. Christina helps people set goals, practice new skills, and plan small steps that fit everyday life. To begin, she asks about what matters most now and builds a plan from there.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Christina commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals, which helps shape what to work on week to week. Cognitive behavioral therapy provides concrete exercises to notice automatic thoughts and try different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy when people need skills for emotion regulation and managing intense states. DBT-style skills are practical and can include short exercises for grounding, breathing, or planning actions to reduce urges or risky responses.
Deciding which approach feels right is part of the process. Christina works collaboratively to choose methods based on a person's goals, current needs, and what feels workable in day-to-day life. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around school, work, or other commitments and making it easier to check in during a busy week. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into discussion without major scheduling changes.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, grief, and young adult concerns among other mood related difficulties.
How would she approach anxiety or low mood?
She uses client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to identify unhelpful thoughts and build everyday coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a clinician and holds the LMHC credential in New York.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LMHC in New York and lists New York as her practice location.
Will sessions be available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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