Christina Benboudiaf , LMHC

Christina Benboudiaf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem issues, and concerns common to young adults and women. Her background also includes supporting survivors of assault and human trafficking, individuals with problematic substance use, and people who identify as LGBTQ.

Christina’s approach is compassionate, authentic, and nonjudgmental, rooted in mindfulness and a client-centered philosophy that honors each person as the expert on their own life. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques along with other therapeutic tools tailored to a client’s needs. Her work addresses co-occurring conditions such as drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, isolation, guilt and shame, and difficulties with life purpose or managing intense emotions.

She focuses on creating a supportive environment where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. Christina emphasizes collaboration - offering guidance while respecting each individual’s autonomy and goals. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support

Christina draws from client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so that clients feel heard and can direct their own goals. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, and life purpose. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. In addition, Christina incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies when clients struggle with intense emotions, self-harm urges, or crisis-prone patterns; DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. The aim is to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage access barriers. These options let clients connect with licensed professionals in ways that match their comfort level and daily life, supporting consistent progress over time.