- 20 years experience
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Collaborative style
About Christina
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based ideas, existential thinking, and mindfulness practices. Sessions are collaborative and interactive. She draws on work in community mental health, substance abuse settings, and international experience to shape practical strategies that fit everyday life.
Dr. Gonzalez has worked in diverse settings including mental health clinics, addiction services, and child welfare. She has experience addressing immigration-related concerns, grief, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Her background also includes work with military populations on force preservation and suicide prevention.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and step-by-step changes. Conversations may include skills for coping with strong emotions, improving communication, and shifting unhelpful thought patterns. She aims to help people build routines and habits that support steady progress.
Her style is warm and direct. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works side-by-side with clients to find solutions. People who want practical tools alongside personal reflection often find this approach helpful.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.