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Cristina Perez

Cristina Perez, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical therapy for stronger self-esteem

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14 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

About Cristina

Cristina Perez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma. She has 14 years of experience and works with concerns that include parenting strain, caregiver stress, anger, ADHD, and career or life transitions. She also helps people dealing with LGBT issues, social anxiety, and communication problems.

Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then trying new ways of coping. She uses clear tools and small, doable steps so clients can practice between meetings and notice real change over time.

Cristina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and shift thinking that feeds anxiety or low mood. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events keep showing up as symptoms in day-to-day life. These approaches are used to guide the work, not as labels for people.

In the room she aims to be calm and collaborative. Cristina listens for what matters most to each person and tailors strategies to fit their life and goals. She encourages honest conversation and keeps the focus on skills that can be tried right away.

People who come to her often want stronger self-esteem, better communication, or tools to manage strong emotions. She helps set realistic goals and tracks progress so the work feels purposeful and steady.

How CBT and Trauma-Focused Work Translate Online

Many people find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy useful for changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or self-esteem problems. CBT typically involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative ways of thinking and acting in everyday situations.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the ongoing effects of past hurt or abuse. It helps people understand how traumatic events affect current feelings and reactions, and it uses gradual, supported steps to build coping and resilience.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend strategies and adjust the plan as needed. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, and keep check-ins brief when that fits a busy day. It also allows therapists to share worksheets and exercises that clients can use between meetings to build skills over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cristina help with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, caregiver stress, anger, ADHD, career changes, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on clear tools and small steps clients can try between sessions.

How much experience does she bring?

Cristina has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and stress-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Cristina?

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