Dr. Christina Gonzalez , LPC, LMHC

Dr. Christina Gonzalez is a bilingual, bicultural psychotherapist with 20 years of clinical experience working across community mental health, substance use and addiction programs, child welfare, and military and veteran settings. She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - designations that indicate professional licensure to provide mental health counseling - and has provided care in diverse locations including Mexico, Germany, Japan, and the United States. Her clinical work has addressed a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, immigration-related stress, grief and loss, and issues related to parenting and blended families.

Dr. Gonzalez has notable experience collaborating with the Marine Corps on force preservation and suicide prevention and has supported service members in multiple branches. Her therapeutic approach is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and a non-stigmatizing stance. She integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment, attachment-based, and existential therapies, tailoring interventions to each person’s cultural background, goals, and strengths. Sessions emphasize collaboration, practical skills, and building resilience so individuals and families can move through challenges with greater clarity and coping capacity.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Gonzalez brings cultural awareness and a compassionate, strengths-based focus to her work with diverse adults and families.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Christina Gonzalez uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and commit to steps that move them toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that stem from early bonds and helps people develop healthier ways of connecting, which is often helpful for relationship struggles, attachment wounds, and intimacy-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and build practical coping strategies for issues like stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Christina Gonzalez works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to tailor methods to individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment aligns with each person’s values and circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into busy schedules, support ongoing access from different locations, and provide multiple communication styles to suit different needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while working toward meaningful change.