Dr. Christina Gonzalez , LPC, LMHC

Dr. Christina Gonzalez blends practical, skills-based therapy with a warm, interactive style. She offers direct, down-to-earth support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, addictions, and many life transitions. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC practicing in Florida and speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Gonzalez uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals, simple skills to manage distress, and exploring what matters most to each person. She draws on two decades of clinical work and a range of settings to shape how she works in session.

Her background includes extensive experience in community mental health, substance use work, child welfare settings, and supporting people affected by immigration and military-related challenges. That range has informed how she helps people facing grief, complicated family dynamics, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.

In sessions she aims to be direct, respectful, and compassionate. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns, build new coping skills, and make values-based choices. Therapy is tailored to each person's situation and priorities.

People who prefer English or Spanish can use either language. Dr. Gonzalez offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make ongoing care fit into busy lives.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what truly matters and take small actions toward those values despite difficult feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and worry. It often includes simple homework and skill practice between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and helps people change how they connect, which can help intimacy and communication struggles.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past efforts, and preferences, and then suggest ways of working that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted over time as goals change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can work when lower bandwidth is needed or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are options for quick check-ins, written reflections, or when someone prefers not to use a camera. These formats help fit therapy into busy schedules and reduce travel time while keeping focus on progress and practical skills.