- Practical skill building
- Focus on communication
- Goal oriented work
About Christina
Christina Van Winkle is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Christina also supports concerns around family relationships and parenting challenges. Her tone is direct and practical, aimed at parents and caregivers who need clear tools and steady guidance.
Christina uses a flexible, individualized approach shaped by evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She listens first to understand what is happening at home and what feels most urgent. Sessions often focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and setting small, achievable goals that fit into busy family life.
She has worked with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families in previous roles, and draws on that breadth when framing problems and solutions. Christina pays attention to attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and patterns that keep people stuck. She offers practical strategies for panic attacks, sleep challenges, and overwhelming anxiety.
In sessions Christina addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and isolation with straightforward conversation and skill practice. She supports clients exploring life purpose and strengthening self-love. Her work emphasizes clear steps and gradual progress rather than quick fixes.
Christina practices in California and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Christina draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and clear strategies. One common approach she uses emphasizes learning practical coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure. These skills are taught in short, practiceable steps and can be used between sessions to reduce acute symptoms.She also uses interventions that address attachment and relationship patterns. This work looks at how people connect and communicate, and then practices different ways of relating to reduce conflict and isolation. Exercises often include role-play or structured conversations to build new habits over time.
Finding the right approach happens collaboratively. Christina reviews goals and preferences with each person and adjusts techniques as needed. She invites feedback and tailors the work so it fits the client's life and parenting responsibilities.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options when booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into school runs, work breaks, or caregiving schedules. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or audio-only sessions when video isn't practical. Many people find that regular, focused sessions delivered remotely help keep progress steady while balancing everyday demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Christina address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and family-related concerns. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, panic and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an individualized, practical approach that centers on listening first and building skills. Sessions often include communication practice, coping techniques, and goal setting adapted to family life.
What is her clinical experience?
She has eight years of experience providing therapeutic support across settings. That background includes work with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families.
What credentials and location are listed?
Christina holds the LMFT credential, listed as CA LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.