Christina Benboudiaf , LMHC

Christina Benboudiaf is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing a wide range of challenges, including trauma and abuse, problematic substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and issues affecting LGBTQ individuals. Her background also includes supporting survivors of assault and domestic violence and addressing co-occurring concerns such as addiction and isolation.

Her therapeutic stance is compassionate, authentic, and nonjudgmental, rooted in mindfulness and respect for each person's expertise about their own life. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside a client-centered approach, selecting techniques that match each person's needs. In sessions she aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult experiences, build coping skills, and work toward clearer life goals.

Christina emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to address problematic life areas, improve relationships, and enhance overall quality of life. She frames the counseling process as a partnership, guiding clients as they pursue growth, resilience, and greater emotional balance.

Therapeutic Approaches Online and What They Offer

Christina works with several evidence-informed approaches that can be adapted to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space and helps people explore their values, identity, and life direction; it is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. CBT provides practical tools for managing stress and shifting reactions to challenging situations.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is often helpful for intense emotions, self-harming behaviors, substance use challenges, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina will work with each person to tailor techniques to their goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring to therapy, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, live chat, and text-based messaging can make it easier to fit care into a busy life and access support from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to remote formats while focusing on effective treatment and client needs.