- Calm practical guidance
- Geriatric experience
- Focus on grief
About Christina
Christina Balboni, LCSW, offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She frames work in simple, direct terms and invites honest conversation about what matters most. Christina writes that taking the first step is hard, and she aims to make beginning therapy less daunting for people who reach out.
Christina is a licensed clinical social worker in California with eight years of professional experience. She has more than a decade of experience in the geriatric field and says that work with older adults shaped her commitment to respectful, compassionate care. That background informs how she talks about grief, end-of-life concerns, and the everyday losses people face.
She helps people who struggle with motivation, confidence, and feeling stuck by tailoring conversations and plans to each person. Christina mentions addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, body image issues, communication and control problems, and coping with chronic pain or illness. Her approach centers on sensitivity and respect while she and the client set practical steps forward.
Sessions focus on clear goals, small changes, and real-life coping skills rather than jargon. Christina adapts the pace to what the person needs and checks in about progress along the way. Her stated aim is to work collaboratively so each plan fits the person, not the other way around.
She encourages people to recognize the courage in reaching out and to take one next step toward help. To begin, clients follow the site start process and complete a brief questionnaire before scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Christina describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage anxiety and depression; this involves identifying small, doable changes and practicing them between sessions. Another approach emphasizes grief work and meaning-making for people facing loss or end-of-life concerns; this involves talking through feelings, naming what matters, and pacing the process so it feels manageable.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Christina works collaboratively with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in often and adjusts the plan when something isn’t helping, so the work feels relevant and tailored.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, avoiding travel time, or offering options that require less bandwidth or no camera. Licensed professionals can use these practical options to help therapy match day-to-day routines without requiring major schedule changes.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christina commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and compassionate with an emphasis on practical steps. Conversations are tailored to each person and focus on clear goals and coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Christina has eight years of professional experience and over a decade working in the geriatric field, which shaped her approach to grief and end-of-life concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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