- Stress and anxiety
- Family dynamics
- Panic and trauma
About Christina
Christina Van Winkle is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety and phobia. Christina also supports issues like panic attacks, low self-esteem, and feelings of isolation.
She sees the difficulties that come when social situations feel overwhelming. Sessions focus on small, practical steps people can try between meetings. Christina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match what each person needs at the time.
Her work often includes talking through relationship patterns and attachment concerns that affect daily life. She helps clients practice skills for communication, managing emotions, and reducing panic symptoms. Christina also addresses caregiver stress, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.
Christina has experience with a range of ages, including children, teens, young adults, families and couples. She frames sessions around clear goals and skill building, including sleep and anger management when they get in the way of wellbeing. Her approach adapts as needs change over time.
To begin, she asks people to set simple goals and try concrete strategies between sessions. The work is practical and stepwise: identify a problem, try a new skill, then review what helped. That approach aims to make social situations and everyday stressors feel more manageable.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Christina works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match a client's needs. One common approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and panic - practicing breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared social situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how past relationships shape current reactions and communication habits.Deciding which method to use is collaborative. Christina will discuss options and together with the client pick approaches that fit their goals, pace, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods if something isn’t helping.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering a way to work with a therapist from wherever you are located in California. Many people find that remote sessions help keep progress consistent while managing work, caregiving, or school commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Christina supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on skill building and clear goals in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christina has eight years of experience providing therapeutic support.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.