About

Hi there, I'm Christine! My name is Christine Rios, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, depression, and abuse, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. My approach I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I tailor the dialog and treatment plan to meet each client's unique and specific needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy to work collaboratively in order to facilitate growth and change. My focus I have found that my approach works best for adults ranging from ages 18-60. I feel fairly comfortable working with people who are dealing with life stressors that are impacting their ability to function on a day-to-day basis. I provide that additional support needed to navigate transition periods and to build skills to improve quality of life. My communication style My communication style is personable, empathetic, and warm. I like to use humor when it is appropriate and use active listening to ensure each client feels heard and respected. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to becoming a therapist started as a teenager after taking my first psychology class. I've always had a passion for psychology, understanding human behavior, and being of service to others and my community. I consider it a privilege, to walk alongside people as they share their internal struggles and be a catalyst for change. This work fulfills me and gives me a sense of purpose. My goals for you My approach to creating a treatment plan is to work collaboratively with clients to define what should be prioritized and worked on to achieve certain outcomes. My first session with you The first session will mostly consist of going over informed consent, expectations of therapy/therapist.