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Christina Benboudiaf

Christina Benboudiaf

LMHC

New York

Focused, compassionate counseling for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 009054
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational support
    • Mindfulness skills
    • Goal oriented work

    About Christina

    Christina Benboudiaf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family strains, grief, anger, and issues related to identity and self-esteem. Christina brings five years of clinical practice to her work and emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance.

    Her sessions aim to create a calm space where people can speak honestly. She centers conversations on what matters most to each person and listens for their goals. She often uses mindfulness to help calm racing thoughts and to make small, steady changes in daily life.

    Christina draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow each person’s lead, and cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas appear when skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance are useful.

    Her approach combines practical skill-building with open, respectful conversation. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and offers guidance and coaching toward clearer choices. Christina also attends to co-occurring issues such as substance use, domestic violence histories, and mood disorders.

    She works in English and practices in New York. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online work

    Christina uses Motivational Interviewing to help people move past ambivalence and make changes that matter to them. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping a person find their own motivations for change. Client-Centered Therapy is another core influence; it means sessions are shaped by what the person brings and the therapist follows their pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often blended in, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing concrete alternatives.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use and will adjust strategies as needs and goals change. That process is meant to be shared and flexible rather than fixed from the start.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. They also let people use mindfulness and behavioral tools in the places where they live and work, so skills practiced in session can be applied right away.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Co-morbidityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Christina address?

    She supports stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, mood disorders, and related issues like isolation and life purpose.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on mindfulness and listening closely to each person’s needs.

    What is her clinical background and experience?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with five years of clinical experience working with people facing substance use, trauma, mood disorders, and LGBTQ concerns.

    Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?

    She practices in New York and holds the LMHC credential, listed as NY LMHC in her profile.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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