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Christine Rodriguez

Relationship and sex therapy that restores connection

LCSW California

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Intimacy-related issues, Stress, Anxiety
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Christine

Christine Rodriguez is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people rebuild connection and satisfaction in their relationships. She works with individuals and couples who are facing communication breakdowns, intimacy concerns, sexual issues, infidelity, and the stress that arises from life transitions.

Background and approach

Christine draws on experience in sex therapy and relationship work to help clients identify interaction patterns that fuel conflict and to develop practical skills that increase closeness and trust. Her style blends interactive, evidence-informed methods with attention to emotions and body-aware work.

Christine integrates approaches such as Gottman Method, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to offer tools for improving communication, managing anxiety, and resolving recurring conflicts.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and completed a Sexual Health Certificate Program in Sex Therapy and Sex Education at the University of Michigan. Christine holds a California LCSW and has four years of clinical practice supporting relationship and sexual health goals.

Integrating evidence-informed approaches in online therapy

Christine commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, relationship conflict, or sexual difficulties; CBT offers concrete techniques for changing patterns and building coping skills. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current attachment dynamics shape emotional responsiveness and closeness, which can be helpful for people navigating trust, jealousy, or commitment issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another key approach Christine employs to help partners access and express core emotions and reorganize interaction patterns toward greater security and connection.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative: the therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapt techniques from these models to fit the situation. This process often blends emotional exploration with practical skill-building so clients leave sessions with both insight and tools.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage busy calendars, and maintain continuity of care while working on relationship and intimacy goals with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What relationship and intimacy concerns does she address?
Christine works with issues such as intimacy-related difficulties, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, jealousy, communication problems, and related stress and anxiety. Her practice also includes LGBT concerns and matters like polyamory and kink when relevant to relationship functioning.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, interactive approach that combines emotion-focused work with behavioral tools and mindfulness. Sessions are aimed at helping clients change interaction patterns and build practical skills for better connection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist has four years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on relationship and sexual health goals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with California license CA LCSW 100447 and practices in California.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English