Christina Benboudiaf

Christina Benboudiaf is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and isolation and loneliness. She brings five years of clinical experience and a calm, straightforward manner to sessions. Christina aims to make seeking help feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.

Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She centers sessions on mindfulness practices and listens for what matters most to the client. Christina uses client-centered methods to let clients lead the work while offering practical tools where helpful.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. Christina adapts her approach to match each person’s needs rather than following a fixed formula.

Clients who have dealt with substance use, trauma, grief, or life transitions may find the sessions focused on clear steps and steady support. Christina also supports people exploring identity, relationships, and life purpose. She emphasizes small, concrete actions that can improve day-to-day life.

Reaching out for help can feel hard, and Christina aims to make the first steps easier. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability. The process is intended to be straightforward and respectful of each person’s concerns.

How therapy approaches translate online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can explore what matters most. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client’s lead and support personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, concentrates on spotting unhelpful thoughts and practicing different reactions. In remote sessions clients can work on homework and get step-by-step coaching to change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and coping with stress. Online work can include skills practice and problem-solving for moments of high distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help choose or blend methods that feel like a good fit. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports consistent practice of skills between sessions and offers a way to keep therapy going when life feels disruptive.