Christine Rios, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Christine!

I help clients with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, depression, and abuse, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

My focus

I have found that my approach works best for adults ranging from ages 18-60. I feel fairly comfortable working with people who are dealing with life stressors that are impacting their ability to function on a day-to-day basis. I provide the additional support needed to navigate transition periods and to build skills to improve quality of life.

My approach

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I tailor the dialog and treatment plan to meet each client's unique and specific needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy to work collaboratively in order to facilitate growth and change.

My communication style

My communication style is personable, empathetic, and warm. I like to use humor when it is appropriate and use active listening to ensure each client feels heard and respected.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started as a teenager after taking my first psychology class. I've always had a passion for psychology, understanding human behavior, and being of service to others and my community. I consider it a privilege, to walk alongside people as they share their internal struggles and be a catalyst for change.

My goals for you

My approach to creating a treatment plan is to work collaboratively with clients to define what should be prioritized and worked on to achieve certain outcomes.

Our first session

The first session will mostly consist of going over informed consent, expectations of therapy/therapist, and discussing the reasons you are seeking therapy now. I will spend a lot of time asking questions to gather information about several aspects of your life, building a connection, and most importantly, building trust.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Relationship Issues

Bipolar Disorder

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

EMDR

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy from National University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Christine Rios