- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
About Christina
Christina Cartagena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and relationship or family concerns. Christina also supports those coping with trauma, grief, sleep or eating issues, and challenges related to ADHD.
Her work centers on clear, practical conversations. She helps clients name difficult feelings, understand patterns, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions are oriented toward developing coping skills for panic, mood shifts, and overwhelming stress.
Christina uses several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and attachment patterns. She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when they fit a person’s needs.
In practice she aims for collaboration. Clients can expect straightforward talk about what is happening, steps they can take between sessions, and gradual shifts in how they handle strong emotions or conflict. She pays attention to family dynamics, communication problems, and caregiver stress when those issues come up.
Christina works in English and provides care from her South Carolina practice. Her background includes working with people facing panic attacks, grief, anger, and isolation, and helping them build more stable daily routines and coping strategies.
Approaches used in online sessions
Christina often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and work with core emotions that shape relationship and personal patterns. EFT focuses on recognizing feelings, naming attachment needs, and creating new ways of responding when emotions run high.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships influence behavior and closeness. That approach helps when issues of trust, insecurity, or caregiving stress affect everyday life. Christina integrates Client-Centered Therapy principles as well, which emphasize listening closely and following the client’s concerns to guide each session.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christina will discuss what seems most helpful based on a person’s goals, experiences, and preferences, and she will adjust methods over time in collaboration with the client.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and let sessions fit into breaks at home or work, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when that is more practical. Licensed professionals often use different techniques in virtual sessions, such as emotion-focused exercises, thought records from CBT, or DBT-style skills practice adapted to the online setting.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses clear, collaborative conversations and practical steps. Sessions focus on naming emotions, spotting patterns, and trying small behavior changes.
What level of experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a practicing counselor in clinical settings and private practice in South Carolina.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients who live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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