Works with
How Christina works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Christina
Christina Benboudiaf is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, trauma and abuse, and issues that affect self-esteem. Christina uses a calm, direct style to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by life changes.
She brings five years of clinical experience and draws on several practical methods in session. Christina centers conversations on what matters most to each person and uses mindfulness to help slow down strong emotions.
Background and approach
She also applies cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She treats clients as the experts on their lives and offers guidance and coaching toward clearer goals.
Sessions tend to be straightforward, focused on skill-building and real-life application rather than abstract theory. Christina has worked with people dealing with substance use, survivors of abuse, members of the LGBT community, and those facing mood disorders and social anxiety. She pays attention to co-occurring issues like domestic violence, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Therapy with Christina mixes short-term tools and longer-term perspective work. She aims to help people reduce symptoms, manage strong feelings like anger, and build habits that support daily functioning and relationships.
What Christina works with
Everything Christina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Christina's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Co-morbidity
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Christina lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the client. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify values and make choices that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts techniques as needs change. Together they set priorities and try tools that can be practiced between sessions.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for short updates, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers typed communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Christina
What problems does Christina address in sessions
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and related concerns like grief and relationship stress.
What is her therapeutic style like
Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on practical skills and mindfulness to manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have
Christina has five years of experience working as a clinician in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are fees and billing handled
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.