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Christina Kohfield

Christina Kohfield

LMFT

Mindfulness-informed, client-centered care for adults

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

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

  • Compassionate listening
  • Mindfulness practices
  • Practical skills

About Christina

Christina Kohfield is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 22 years of clinical experience in California. She uses a compassionate, person-focused approach to help people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and major life transitions. Christina aims to create a calm space where people can talk plainly about what’s hard and start making small, practical changes.

Her work often draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Client-centered methods guide sessions so the person leading change stays the client, not the therapist.

Christina has supported people dealing with grief, chronic pain, caregiving stress, and work-related burnout. She also addresses intimacy concerns, body image, codependency, and challenges tied to substance use and recovery. Her background includes long-term work with issues such as panic, shame, and interpersonal conflict.

She brings a Christian-informed perspective and pays attention to matching therapy to each person’s values and beliefs. That means she listens for what matters most and adapts the conversation accordingly. Christina describes her role as a steady partner during difficult moments rather than someone who gives quick fixes.

To begin, she helps clients set realistic goals and builds practical skills for handling day-to-day stress. Over time she supports people in strengthening relationships, improving sleep and eating patterns, and finding clearer direction in life.

How mindfulness and attachment work online

Christina uses mindfulness practices to help people become aware of their thoughts, breath, and body reactions in the moment; these skills can reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, stress, and sleep problems. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, which can help with intimacy issues, trust, and repeated relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will partner with each person to decide whether mindfulness, attachment-focused work, or client-centered conversation fits best for current goals. This is a collaborative process that adapts as needs change.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the therapist’s biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, let sessions fit around work or caregiving, and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and offers ways to practice skills between meetings that match everyday life.

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 this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, chronic pain, caregiver stress, and related challenges.

What is the therapist’s general approach in sessions?

Sessions combine mindfulness practices, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered conversation so people can notice feelings, understand patterns, and choose practical next steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 22 years of experience working as a licensed therapist in California.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy here?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

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