- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Spanish speaking
About Christina
Dr. Christina Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges. She provides services in English and Spanish.
Her background includes work across several countries and varied settings. That experience includes community mental health, substance abuse and addiction services, child welfare, and work with military and veteran populations. She has also been involved in force preservation and suicide prevention efforts with the Marine Corps and other service branches.
In sessions she uses practical, evidence-informed methods. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness-based strategies. Attachment-focused ideas and existential perspectives also appear in her work when they fit the issue at hand.
Dr. Gonzalez focuses on helping people cope with daily stressors and longer-standing patterns that affect relationships. She talks through specific behaviors, communication problems, and ways to manage strong emotions. She also addresses grief, parenting strain, and immigration-related stresses when these come up.
People who work with her can expect a collaborative process that looks at goals and steps to reach them. She will discuss the methods she plans to use and adjust them based on what the client finds helpful. The aim is practical change through steady work on thoughts, actions, and relationships.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking concrete steps even when uncomfortable feelings are present. It helps with anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions by teaching practical actions tied to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current reactions and communication in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client, try specific techniques, and adjust based on what fits the client's goals and preferences. That way sessions focus on useful tools and steps the person can practice between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or letting someone choose a session style that feels easier on a particular day. Licensed professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to help people keep therapy consistent while applying techniques from ACT, CBT, and attachment-informed work.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, Arizona, Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting stress, and related issues such as attachment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and attachment-focused perspectives to address thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in a range of settings including community mental health, substance abuse care, child welfare, and work with military populations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida under those licensure titles.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.