- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Geriatric experience
- Practical coping strategies
About Christina
Christina Balboni is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and helping people cope with major life changes. She emphasizes kindness and respect in sessions and aims to create a space where clients feel heard.
Christina brings eight years of clinical experience and more than a decade working in geriatric settings. That background informs how she supports people facing loss, end-of-life concerns, and the everyday strains that come with aging and health issues. She also helps with motivation, confidence, and adjusting to new circumstances.
Her approach is collaborative and individualized. Christina listens first, then tailors conversations and a plan to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps, coping strategies, and clearer ways to handle stress and painful feelings.
She works with issues related to attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control problems, and personality-related concerns such as avoidant or dependent patterns. Christina also has experience with blended family challenges and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns.
Christina encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy. She recognizes that taking the first step takes courage and offers a steady, compassionate presence while clients work toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.
How evidence-based techniques can work online
Christina uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in practical ways. One approach focuses on building coping skills and step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This involves identifying specific triggers, testing small changes, and practicing new behaviors until they become easier to use.Another area emphasizes processing grief and loss through repeated, supportive conversations and tasks that help people honor what they’ve lost while finding ways to move forward. For low motivation and self-esteem, she often works on small, achievable goals and ways to notice progress over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christina will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then choose methods together. This collaborative process helps shape the plan and lets adjustments happen as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce commute time so therapy fits into daily life. Talk with Christina about the best rhythm and format for your needs during the initial scheduling step.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Christina address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first and then tailors conversations and plans to a person’s needs, focusing on practical coping steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Christina has eight years of professional clinical experience and over a decade working in geriatric settings. That history informs her work with loss, aging, and related stressors.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.