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Dr. Christina Gonzalez

Dr. Christina Gonzalez

LPC, LMHC

Mindfulness-informed counseling for everyday challenges

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida, Arizona, Washington

Languages

English, Spanish

Licenses listed

  • LMHC, FloridaMH7506
  • LPC, ArizonaLPC-22815
  • LMHC, WashingtonLH 61513073
  • NPI 1114903069

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-based care
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • 20 years experience

About Christina

Dr. Christina Gonzalez uses mindfulness-based work at the center of her approach. She blends present-moment awareness with practical skills to help people manage stress, anxiety, and relationship strains. Christina holds LPC and LMHC credentials and brings 20 years of clinical experience to each session.

She speaks English and Spanish and has practiced in multiple countries and settings. That background informs her flexible way of working. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify patterns that get in the way, and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and next steps.

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on clear goals, simple exercises, and learning skills to use between meetings. People come with concerns like trauma, grief, addiction, parenting strain, ADHD, career stress, sexual intimacy problems, and issues around identity and belonging.

Christina also pays attention to attachment and relationship history when that matters. That helps when people want to improve communication, heal from abandonment, or work through family of origin problems. She uses elements of existential therapy to help clients face big life questions and find personal meaning after hard changes.

Her work aims to make therapy understandable and practical. New clients are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process. The focus is on steady, manageable steps so people can see progress and build toward the life they want.

How mindfulness and evidence-based methods work online

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It helps reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and feelings and can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice hard emotions and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, addiction, and problems where avoidance keeps someone stuck.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It can help people understand communication problems, abandonment wounds, and family of origin issues that affect intimacy and trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to find which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean mixing mindfulness practices, ACT exercises, and CBT tools to match what the client needs.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and support ongoing work between sessions. Ask about current session options when you begin so scheduling and format match your routine.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and body image.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sessions are warm and interactive, combining mindfulness practice with practical skills from cognitive-behavioral and acceptance approaches. Therapy focuses on goals, simple exercises, and real-life steps to try between sessions.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has 20 years of clinical experience and has worked in community mental health, substance abuse settings, child welfare, and with military populations both in the US and abroad.

Where does she practice and what are her credentials?

She practices in Florida and holds LPC and LMHC credentials, listed as AZ LPC and FL LMHC.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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