Dr. Christina Gonzalez , LPC, LMHC

Dr. Christina Gonzalez brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work as a bilingual and bicultural therapist based in Florida. She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and has practiced in diverse international settings including Mexico, Germany, Japan, and the United States. Over two decades she has worked across community mental health, substance abuse and addictions treatment, child welfare, and with military and veteran populations, including extensive work with the Marine Corps on force preservation and suicide prevention both in the US and overseas.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as couples and relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, immigration-related issues, divorce and separation, and grief and loss. Dr. Gonzalez approaches therapy with warmth and active engagement, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She combines cognitive-behavioral methods with humanistic and mindfulness-based strategies, and integrates insights from her cross-cultural experiences to inform treatment.

Dr. Gonzalez tailors interventions to each person and works collaboratively to identify goals and practical steps toward change. She frames therapy as a partnership aimed at strengthening resilience and supporting meaningful, sustainable growth.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take meaningful action in line with those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on acceptance and committed behavior change rather than avoidance.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections and emotional responses. It is helpful for relationship struggles, intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics by strengthening relational awareness and security.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with day-to-day challenges by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and improving functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Christina Gonzalez works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allowing people to access care from home or work and to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. These modalities make regular, consistent therapy more accessible for busy lives and varied circumstances.