About Christina
Christina Van Winkle is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also supports concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety, and feeling isolated.
Christina keeps sessions focused and practical. She listens first, then helps build skills that fit each person's life. Goals might include managing panic, improving communication, or rebuilding self-worth.
How Christina works
Her approach is tailored to the person in front of her rather than following a single formula. Christina uses a mix of evidence-based techniques to address attachment issues, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. She also works on forgiveness, life purpose, and strengthening self-love.
Sessions often include simple, teachable tools and clear steps to practice between meetings. Christina emphasizes skill building and realistic goal setting so progress continues outside sessions. She helps people break down big problems into smaller, manageable steps.
People who value a collaborative, straightforward style tend to do well with her. She aims to create a steady, structured process for handling strong emotions and difficult life moments. Christina welcomes questions about how therapy will work and what to expect during the first few meetings.
What Christina works with
The areas below are the ones Christina selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
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Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based tools and online therapy options
Christina draws from well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on skills training for anxiety and panic - it teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce intense reactions over time. Another approach centers on processing trauma and post-traumatic stress through structured conversations and exercises that help people make sense of difficult memories and reduce their power in daily life.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Christina will talk with each person about symptoms, history, and goals, then recommend methods that fit their needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so it stays useful and realistic as progress happens.
Online therapy offers flexibility and access to regular care. Video calls let therapists observe body language and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera feels hard. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, quick skill coaching, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
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