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- Mindfulness practices
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills work
About Christina
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York with 5 years of experience, Christina Benboudiaf helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and relationship and identity concerns. She works with clients who face mood disorders, grief, anger, LGBT issues, and life transitions. Sessions address practical problems such as substance use, domestic violence impacts, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Christina uses straightforward, person-centered methods. She leans on mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and bodily responses. She also works with cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior ideas to build coping skills. She views the person in the room as the expert on their life and aims to help them name problems and try different approaches.
In session she helps people identify what is getting in the way day to day. That can mean breaking down strong emotions, spotting patterns that keep repeating, or setting small, doable goals. She blends short-term coaching elements with deeper conversations about values and purpose when those come up.
Her background includes working with survivors of assault and abuse, people affected by human trafficking, and those who struggle with problematic substance use. Christina has experience supporting young adult issues and women’s concerns alongside a range of mood and anxiety presentations.
People should expect direct, practical talk and help in building skills they can use outside sessions. To start, she asks clients to describe current struggles and what they hope will change, then they set simple next steps together.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Christina commonly draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the person and build a collaborative relationship. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping the client name goals and priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and often involves homework or small experiments between sessions to test new ways of thinking.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used for strong emotions and crises. DBT techniques teach concrete skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person’s needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which remote options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or work break, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. The focus remains on practical skills, behavior change, and tracking small, measurable steps toward the client’s goals.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and LGBT concerns, among other issues listed in her specialties.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a person-centered style with mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a clinician and has worked with survivors of assault, human trafficking, and people with substance use concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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