- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Practical coping steps
About Cristina
Cristina Spataro is a New York State licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of experience. She works with people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, struggling in relationships, or dealing with anger and life changes. Cristina also supports people facing addiction, trauma, parenting strains, and career uncertainty.
She focuses on practical help when life feels overwhelming. Conversations stay direct and focused on the problems that brought someone in. Cristina helps people sort through decisions, understand patterns, and develop steps they can try between sessions.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions pay attention to a person’s own goals while looking for thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Clients learn small experiments to test new ways of responding to stress and frustration.
Cristina has worked in crisis settings and outpatient care over her career. That background shapes a calm, action-oriented style that aims to reduce distress and increase daily functioning. She encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People come to her with relationship tensions, trouble managing anger, parenting stress, mood problems, and life transitions. She also offers support around identity issues, caregiving strain, and finding a clearer sense of purpose. If someone wants straightforward help to change how they react and cope, she guides practical next steps.
How Cristina uses client-centered work and CBT online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely and helps clarify what matters most, which suits concerns like relationship tension, caregiving strain, and questions about life purpose.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses structured tasks and small experiments to test new responses to stress, anger, and anxiety. CBT tends to be practical and goal-oriented, which can help with mood issues and coping skills.
Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Cristina will help clients decide whether to focus more on supportive, client-led conversations or on CBT-style skills. That choice is made together, based on needs, goals, and what feels doable between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer a shorter check-in when they need quick support or phone sessions when bandwidth is limited. Cristina aims to match approach and practical arrangements to each person's life and goals.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She helps people who struggle with anger alongside relationship problems, stress, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, using client-centered listening plus CBT techniques to change thought and behavior patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in crisis and outpatient settings.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a New York State licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.