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Christina Harris

Christina Harris

LCSW

California

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Compassionate, practical support for family and stress

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California / 113401
NPI
1467840074
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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  • Calm practical guidance
  • Family conflict help
  • Goal focused plans

About Christina

Christina Harris is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tension, family conflict, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related concerns. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Christina focuses on creating a plan that fits what each person needs and wants.

Christina uses a conversational and practical style in sessions. She tailors dialogue and treatment steps to match everyday life and specific goals. Conversations tend to focus on clear strategies, small changes, and realistic steps that can be tried between sessions.

Her practice centers on supporting people through change. She encourages clients to notice strengths, try new ways of responding, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. Christina aims to make decisions together, adjusting the plan when something does not feel useful.

Over nine years of clinical work inform her approach to common worries like anxiety and depression. That experience also shapes how she helps with relationship strain and family disagreements, focusing on practical ways to improve communication and reduce repeated conflict patterns.

Christina asks people to take the first step when they feel ready, and she stays alongside them through the process. The focus is on empowerment and practical progress rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Christina works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes and clearer communication. One approach emphasizes teaching coping skills and step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress; this helps people handle overwhelming moments and build steady routines. Another approach centers on improving how people communicate during conflict, with techniques for clearer wording, active listening, and setting boundaries to reduce repeating patterns of tension.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina will talk with each person about goals, daily challenges, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or priorities change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online care can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by removing commute time and allowing appointments during work breaks or between errands. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed, and it often gives more scheduling flexibility for people juggling family responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Christina help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Christina uses a conversational, practical style that focuses on clear steps and small changes clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional work experience as a social worker in clinical settings.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

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  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
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