Cristina Balesh, LCP — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Cristina!

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist providing tele-health services across the state of California. Throughout the process, I provide guidance and support at a pace that feels manageable. My goal is to help you turn insight into lasting change.

My focus

I work with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, insomnia or sleep concerns, chronic pain, difficulties regulating emotions, and/or trauma concerns.

My approach

My approach to care centers on you. We work together to create a plan that reflects your needs, values, and goals. I draw on evidence-based therapies — treatments backed by research and shown to relieve specific symptoms.

My communication style

Communication is most effective when both people are able to communicate in an open, direct, supportive, and warm manner. I utilize active listening skills to clearly hear and understand what you are communicating to me in your sessions.

My goals for you

Therapy can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to. I aim to create a welcoming, collaborative space focused on easing anxiety, navigating change, and helping you feel more like yourself. Together we’ll clarify what you’d like to work on and move at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of where you are right now.

Our first session

We'll start with a comprehensive intake session to understand your concerns and recommend personalized, evidence-based therapy treatment designed to help you reach your goals.

I identify as...

Female

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) from University of La Verne.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Cristina Balesh