- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Cristina
Cristina Rodriguez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on challenges like attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Cristina keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people name the patterns that get in the way. Together they set small, doable steps to try between sessions. Conversations are direct and aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.
Her work often centers on improving communication and building more reliable ways of responding to stress. That can mean practicing new approaches to difficult conversations, noticing how past relationships shape present reactions, or learning short skills for panic and anxiety. She supports people who want clearer direction around life purpose and coping with major changes.
Cristina uses an evidence-based approach and focuses on what works in everyday life. She encourages gradual progress rather than sudden fixes. Sessions look at both feelings and practical behavior so people can test changes outside of therapy.
People who come to her usually want straightforward help with anxiety, relationships, or major life shifts. She asks new clients to describe what feels most urgent and then frames the work in clear, stepwise goals.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many of Cristina's methods draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical ways to test and change them; these are useful for anxiety, panic, and low mood. Skills-based work focuses on concrete strategies to manage panic attacks and high anxiety, such as breathing and short behavioral experiments that can be practiced between sessions. Attachment-focused ideas look at how past relationship patterns shape current reactions and support clearer communication in close relationships.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Cristina will work collaboratively to understand a client's goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. If a method does not feel useful, she adjusts the plan so the work stays relevant and manageable.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when they want a quick follow-up, while others choose video for more in-depth work that includes nonverbal cues. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, self-esteem challenges, depression, and related issues like panic attacks and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a direct, practical style that focuses on identifying patterns and trying small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.