Christina Benboudiaf

Christina Benboudiaf is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, addiction, and mood concerns. She practices in New York and uses a straightforward, compassionate style to support people through difficult life changes. Christina presents herself as nonjudgmental and grounded in mindfulness during sessions.

She draws on person-centered principles that treat the client as the expert on their own life. That means she listens first and offers guidance that fits each person’s goals. Christina also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact, and dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach practical ways to cope with strong emotions.

Her background includes clinical work with survivors of assault and abuse, people affected by human trafficking, and individuals with problematic substance use. She has experience supporting people who identify as LGBT and those living with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Christina has five years of clinical experience as an LMHC in New York.

In sessions she focuses on building skills that transfer to daily life, such as mindfulness practices, emotion regulation tools, and behavior change strategies. She aims to make therapy a collaborative effort where the person decides the pace and focus. Christina emphasizes practical steps that help people reduce distress and improve everyday functioning.

For someone feeling overwhelmed by anger, addiction, or loss, she offers steady support and concrete techniques. The approach is warm, direct, and based on real-world coping skills rather than jargon.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist creates space for the person to describe what matters most and then supports goals the person sets. This approach helps when someone needs validation, clarity, or a steady space to sort feelings.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems in place. It uses simple exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can reduce anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful reactions like anger outbursts.

Dialectical behavior therapy skills provide concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful for handling intense feelings and resisting impulsive responses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan over time based on what works. Clients are invited to guide the pace and focus of work together.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking. The therapist's clinical approaches translate well to virtual work because they emphasize skill-building, guided practice, and conversation. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits regular routines.