- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- CBT and DBT skills
About Christina
Christina Benboudiaf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and related mood and life-change issues. Christina also supports those dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, LGBT matters, bipolar disorder, and young adult issues.
Her practice uses straightforward, talk-based sessions that center the person in front of her. She favors a client-centered stance and draws on mindfulness to slow down strong emotions and notice what is happening in the body and mind. Christina also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and DBT skills for managing intense feelings.
In sessions she helps people name triggers, practice concrete skills, and make step-by-step changes that fit daily life. She frames the work as collaborative - clients bring their goals and she helps break those goals into manageable tasks. That practical focus aims to reduce reactivity, ease persistent worry, and improve coping with stress and conflict.
Christina’s background includes clinical work with survivors of assault and abuse and people with problematic substance use. She has experience supporting clients who identify as LGBT and those living with mood disorders and social anxiety. Her experience shapes how she approaches safety, pacing, and practical skill-building.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in New York. Christina uses therapeutic tools from client-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, existential ideas, and mindfulness to address symptoms and everyday functioning. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches shape online work
Christina commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the person’s lead to clarify goals and concerns. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood problems.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills are practical tools for managing strong urges and reducing reactivity, and they pair well with mindfulness practices to notice sensations without immediately acting on them. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work; she collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily routine.
If you are considering sessions remotely, confirm the available session formats before booking. The therapist will help arrange an approach that fits your schedule and needs, such as shorter check-ins when time is limited or focused skills practice for a specific problem. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to practice techniques between meetings with guidance from a licensed professional.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does she help with?
She works with people who lose their temper, build resentment, or live with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among the concerns she addresses alongside stress, trauma, and addictions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and DBT skills to help people notice triggers and practice new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a clinician and a background working with survivors of assault and abuse and people with substance use concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and bases her practice in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.