A Place To Slow Down, Make Sense Of Your Emotions, And Move Forward

Supporting adults navigating emotions, relationships, and patterns that feel hard to change through thoughtful, evidence-based therapy and genuine care.

"Cristina is a compassionate, attentive, and empathetic clinician who genuinely engages with her clients and is deeply committed to the therapeutic process."

— Heriberto Cruz, LCSW

"it’s clear she truly cares about the people she serves and is committed to helping them heal and grow"

— Nicole Koles, PsyD

The work you put in can lead to real change.

When you begin to better understand your emotions and patterns, things start to shift. Over time, many clients notice changes not just in how they feel, but in how they respond.

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Greater understanding of emotional patterns and reactions

No. 02

Tools for managing intense thoughts and feelings


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Healthier communication and clearer boundaries

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Increased self-trust and emotional resilience


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More confidence in navigating relationships and challenges

I work with people who feel things deeply.
If you’ve ever wondered why your emotions feel so intense, you’re not alone, and you’re not flawed.
You might react quickly and later wish you had handled things differently.
You might shut down when conversations start to feel overwhelming.
You may find yourself stuck in the same patterns, the same arguments, the same reactions, even when you’re trying to do things differently.
There can be a part of you that feels out of control, and another part that feels frustrated, ashamed, or confused about why it keeps happening.
That can feel exhausting and isolating.
I work with people who are self-aware enough to notice these patterns, but still feel stuck in them. People who care deeply about their relationships, but struggle with how intense their emotions can become.

Therapy that helps you respond differently.

In our work together, we focus on helping you understand what’s happening beneath your reactions and giving you the tools to respond differently in the moment.

I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you build practical skills to manage intense emotions, slow down your reactions, and communicate more clearly. These are tools you can use in everyday life, especially when things feel hardest.
At the same time, we explore the patterns underneath your responses, where they began, and how they developed. Not to judge them, but to understand them and begin to change them.
The goal isn’t to change who you are.
It’s to help you feel more grounded, more in control, and more confident in how you show up.

Feeling heard has always mattered to me.

As someone who is emotionally sensitive, I was always drawn to the role of a therapist, even from a young age. There was something special and comforting about the idea of having a space where someone could feel heard, understood, and not alone in what they were going through.
That early curiosity stayed with me and grew into a desire to do this work in a meaningful way.
Over time, I’ve seen how powerful it can be to have a space where you can slow down, talk openly, and begin to make sense of your experiences. 
Feeling understood isn’t just comforting; it’s often where real change begins.

My work is grounded in clinical training, experience, and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Completed DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol for PTSD

Completed foundational training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech

Completed Level 1 Gottman’s Couples Therapy

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida: License number MT3111

My work is grounded in clinical training, experience, and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Providing psychotherapy since 2012, with over a decade of experience

Extensive experience working within a fully adherent DBT program

Individual, couples, and family therapy experience

Experience working with Borderline personality disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety disorder (GAD), Major depressive disorder (MDD), ADHD, and eating disorders.

Bilingual support available (English and conversational Spanish)

I work best with clients who are ready for change.

Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and ready to understand themselves and their patterns better. They’re often looking for both insight and practical tools, not just a place to talk, but a way to actually do things differently.

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Open to learning new ways of responding and growing


Feeling stuck in patterns you’ve tried to change before


Experiencing anxiety or racing, hard-to-manage thoughts

Working through relationship challenges or boundaries


Navigating emotional overwhelm or intense feelings

Looking for practical tools you can use outside of sessions


This may resonate with you if you’re:

I approach this work with curiosity, openness, and a genuine desire to understand your experience. I value creating a space that feels grounded, comfortable, and free of judgment.

While therapy can be serious, I also believe it should feel human and approachable. 

My goal is for you to feel like you can show up as you are, without needing to have everything figured out first.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

When you’re ready to take the first step, I’m here.

Reaching out can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to figure everything out before you start. 

A consultation is a simple way to connect and see if this feels like the right fit.
Take the first step.

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