About Christina
Christina Sapien is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of professional practice in Nevada. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. Christina offers practical coaching around motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversations and a plan to each person's needs. Christina emphasizes small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
How Christina works
She often helps people working through issues like abandonment, communication problems, control struggles, and the fallout of divorce or separation. Other common topics she supports include guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, and workplace stress. She also addresses panic attacks and self-love concerns.
Christina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to what each person finds useful. Sessions can include skill-building, problem-solving, and focused coaching on immediate challenges. The goal is practical relief and clearer choices in day-to-day life.
She provides a calm, compassionate presence while encouraging accountability and real-world practice. Christina sees therapy as a partnership where people set goals and try different strategies until something fits. Her approach aims to make change approachable and sustainable.
What Christina works with
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 19 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Nevada |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Christina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem-solving. One common approach teaches coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing practice, grounding exercises, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These tools aim to reduce immediate distress and build confidence in handling symptoms.Another approach concentrates on improving self-esteem and motivation through small behavior changes and goal-setting. Sessions may include tracking successes, reframing self-critical thoughts, and planning doable tasks that increase a sense of competence and purpose.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify priorities, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. Goals and preferences guide which methods are used so therapy fits daily life and needs.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or being on camera is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework, or when a shorter exchange is needed between sessions. These options help fit therapy into workdays, family routines, or busy schedules.
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