A white woman is smiling, leaning forward on a chair. She holds a paint brush in one hand and a paint pallet in the other. To her left is a canvas with swirls of paint. She is sitting in a forest wearing jeans, a white shirt, and tan shoes.

Pronouns: (she/her)

Hi, I’m Christina!

I am a licensed professional counselor and board certified art therapist who is fiercely passionate about providing a different kind of care.

I am a neurodivergent therapist who offers affirming, holistic care for neurodivergent folk . In my work, I lean on trauma informed approaches, somatic and body work, and art therapy to support my clients. Like a kaleidoscope, I believe that all parts of ourselves are beautiful (even if they don’t feel that way right now). I strive to empower my client’s, regardless of age, abilities, or support needs, to tell their stories, understand their experiences, and create sustainability so they can live a more joy-filled life.

When not therapisting, you can find me engaging in the things I love and sticking to my routine that keeps me grounded. I am an avid reader and highly recommend that everyone have a library card. When the weather is nice you can find me obsessing over my garden and creating a native plant haven. I am huge on movement and am a total geek when it comes to hiking, national parks, and finding the best trails. Art is a way for me to express myself and I do my best to engage in my own art making as much as possible.

I do my best to find small moments of joy in everyday and want the same for my clients!

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My Approach

I approach all of my work from a neurodivergent affirming, trauma-informed lens. I strive to have cultural humility, learning about those things which I do not know and listening to my clients about what is important to them. My goal is to help all my clients have more awareness and control of their minds and bodies so that they have the freedom to choose something different. In session, I am both caring but truthful and upfront. I hold space for client’s emotions and needs while also gentling pointing out places where they may be stuck. I do not work with and do not support ABA. I work within my scope of practice and regularly confer with other practitioners to make sure my clients receive the best care.

My experience

Over my time as a therapist, I have had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. I have worked with adults experiencing acute trauma and mental health needs in an intensive in-patient setting, worked with children and teens in school systems, supported parents, and worked in group practice providing therapy and parent coaching. My focus has been on trauma, neurodivergent folks, and supporting parents in creating calmer households.

licensure and Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

# 701010990

Board Certified Art Therapist, ATR-BC

# 18-489

Board Approved Clinical Supervisor in Virginia

Advanced training in Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (TF-CBT)

Advanced training in Brainspotting

Modalites

  • art therapy

  • trauma informed care

  • learning based psychoeducation

  • narrative therapy

  • parts work

  • mindfulness

  • somatic processing and expression

  • community care

  • client centered care

Focus areas

  • late diagnosed neurodivergent folk with burnout or wanting to explore their neurodivergence

  • adults with childhood trauma, emphasis on trauma from caregivers

  • helping children process trauma

  • children and teens with difficulties at school or home

  • parent coaching for neurodivergent families

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