Christina Harrison

Compassionate clinician guiding practical change

LCSW California

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Christina

Christina Harrison is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with nine years of experience in behavioral health including earlier work as a paraprofessional in addiction treatment.

Background and approach

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self-esteem challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and a range of related issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and caregiving stress. Her style centers on creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

Christina draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based work, client-centered approaches, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs. She values collaboration and supports clients as they identify goals, build coping skills, and make sustainable changes.

Clients can expect practical strategies alongside reflective exploration, with attention to how past experiences and current stressors influence patterns of thought and behavior. Christina frames therapy as a partnership and aims to help people move toward greater confidence, healthier relationships, and improved daily functioning.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Finding the Right Fit

Christina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her work, focusing on how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, which can be useful for intimacy, abandonment, and communication concerns. She also integrates client-centered techniques that prioritize listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals to guide sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina works with each person to assess needs, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on progress and preferences so therapy aligns with the client’s goals and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose a communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues, relationship and intimacy matters, grief, and many related challenges such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

Her work blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, attachment-based methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address both thoughts and underlying relational patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She holds an LCSW and brings nine years of professional experience, including earlier experience as a paraprofessional in addiction treatment.

Where is she licensed and based?

Christina is licensed in California as an LCSW with license number CA LCSW 101035 and practices from that state.

In which languages can clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; services are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English