- CBT techniques
- Trauma-focused work
- Communication skills
About Cristina
Cristina Perez is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship and communication problems. Her practice also addresses parenting concerns, caregiver stress, ADHD, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
She focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and recurring patterns that cause friction at home or work. Sessions emphasize practical skills for handling frustration, reducing reactive responses, and improving conversations with others. Cristina uses straightforward tools rather than abstract theories.
Cristina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change behavior. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting current mood, reactions, or relationships. Those approaches guide a mix of short-term skill work and deeper processing when needed.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps clients identify small changes that lower daily stress and rebuild confidence. People learn steps for cooling intense moments, setting clearer boundaries, and managing ongoing low mood.
Clients can expect sessions that move between problem-solving and reflection. Cristina supports practical plans you can use between sessions, such as communication exercises and coping strategies for anger and anxiety. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How Cristina uses CBT and trauma work online
Christina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety, then try new responses. CBT sessions often include practice exercises and simple behavior changes to test what helps in daily life.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events affect current mood and reactions. That approach supports safe processing of difficult memories and reduces their hold on reactions like sudden anger or ongoing low mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cristina will discuss goals and preferences and together you will try methods that fit your needs. She may begin with skills-based CBT work and shift to trauma-focused strategies if deeper processing seems needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a break, or avoiding camera use when that helps. Licensed professionals often blend skill-building homework with session discussion so techniques can be used between meetings.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and related communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on skills, problem-solving, and understanding patterns that keep problems going.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of experience as a practicing clinician working with adult concerns and mood issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.