Christina Benboudiaf , LMHC

Christina Benboudiaf is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and women's issues. Christina aims to create a calm and respectful space where people can speak openly about what's troubling them.

Her approach is warm and down-to-earth. She centers sessions on the person's own goals and insights. Mindfulness practices are a regular part of her work, and she blends those with practical skills to manage strong emotions and distressing thoughts.

Christina uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different, healthier responses. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These methods are used alongside a client-centered attitude that honors each person's experience.

Her background includes work with people affected by substance use, trauma, and a range of mood and anxiety concerns. Christina emphasizes collaboration; she listens first and then helps build steps that feel doable. Many clients come seeking help with life changes, relationship strain, grief, or feelings of emptiness and shame.

Sessions aim to mix short-term tools and longer-term insight. Christina supports people who want concrete strategies as well as those who want to reflect on meaning and purpose. She tries to keep language simple and actions practical so progress feels clear and real.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and identify their own next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches simple, structured techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions, handling crises, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christina collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. She adjusts pace and techniques based on feedback so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversational work. Phone sessions can fit a short break or need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for ongoing check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent care and to use therapy in daily life.