About Me

I am a Black biracial licensed clinical social worker passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health in our communities. I provide a culturally affirming space for BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color) and other folks to explore, unpack, and work through life's hardships in a way that addresses the impact on our bodies, minds, communities, and spirits. I offer a trauma-informed, identity and neurodivergent-affirming space for folks who haven't always felt comfortable in traditional therapy settings.

I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health in our communities. My person-centered approach provides space for clients to bring their whole selves to therapy. No judgment, no code-switching.

It's possible to find a therapist who takes a holistic approach to reach your goals while also offering an affirming space that acknowledges the systemic factors that impact our mental health. I invite you to come as you are and if you feel like it's a good fit, I'd love to be a part of your journey.

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Hey, I’m Christine (She/they).

“The body, not the thinking brain, is where we experience most of our pain, pleasure, and joy, and where we process most of what happens to us. It is also where we do most of our healing, including our emotional and psychological healing. And it is where we experience resilience and a sense of flow.”

— Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies

Holistic, Liberation-Centered Psychotherapy

 

My Background

  • Born & raised in New England, now a proud Angeleno of 10+ years.

  • Neurodivergent

  • Mother, partner, sister & friend

What I’m About

  • Individuals are the experts on their lived experiences

  • No one is free until we are all free

  • There is beauty and health in every size

  • Joy is a radical act of resistance

  • Change can be hard, but it is possible

I am currently practicing virtually, which allows me to serve anyone who is a resident in California & Maine. Sessions are held via zoom, allowing you to access quality mental healthcare from the comfort and safety of your own home.

“Love, and ultimately life, cannot be seized, but only accepted”

— The Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness by Rachel Pollack

  • Specalities & Clinical Focus

    Older Adolescence & Adulthood

    Relationships

    Boundary Setting

    Life Transitions

    Personal Growth

    Intergenerational & Racialized Trauma

    Black American Mental Health

    BIPOC Mental Health

    Stress & Burnout

    Anxiety & Depression

    Grief & Loss

    Parenting

    Cannabis Positive

    Sex Positive

    LGBTQ+ affirming

    I welcome folks of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious & spiritual backgrounds

  • Modalities & Theoretical Orientation

    Trauma-Informed

    Liberation Centered

    Boundary Work

    Attachment Theory

    Strengths-Based

    Tarot Introspection

    Mindfulness

    Culturally Responsive

    Community Resiliency Model (CRM)

    Polyvagal Theory

    Problem Solving Therapy