
Dr. Christina, MA,PSYD
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Last updated | Monday February 17, 2025

I'm here to help you understand and heal from the trauma you've experienced and to develop strategies to manage your emotions better. We'll explore questions about your identity, self-worth, and relationships and work on creating positive and healthy connections with others. Together, we'll address your academic or career goals, develop constructive coping strategies, and respect your need for autonomy while providing guidance. We'll set realistic goals and work on strategies to create a more hopeful future outlook, build a positive self-image and self-confidence, and support you on your healing journey.
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Open to patients! Schedule a free 15-minute telehealth consultation at your convenience at www.openmindsb.com. I prioritize building a trusting connection with my patients based on compassion and positive regard while employing empirically supported interventions, like EMDR, ERP, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based CBT to reduce distress and increase resilience.
As a caring professional and professor at Antioch University, I am fueled by a passion for giving back. I am here to guide you in mastering the art of grounding your nervous system, being compassionate to your experiences, and advocating and empowering you to amplify your inner voice and sense of agency. You can foster an improved well-being.
About Dr. Christina
Identity
Getting To Know Dr. Christina
I'm here to help you understand and heal from the trauma you've experienced and to develop strategies to manage your emotions better. We'll explore questions about your identity, self-worth, and relationships and work on creating positive and healthy connections with others. Together, we'll address your academic or career goals, develop constructive coping strategies, and respect your need for autonomy while providing guidance. We'll set realistic goals and work on strategies to create a more hopeful future outlook, build a positive self-image and self-confidence, and support you on your healing journey.
View 5 Photos
Open to patients! Schedule a free 15-minute telehealth consultation at your convenience at www.openmindsb.com. I prioritize building a trusting connection with my patients based on compassion and positive regard while employing empirically supported interventions, like EMDR, ERP, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based CBT to reduce distress and increase resilience.
As a caring professional and professor at Antioch University, I am fueled by a passion for giving back. I am here to guide you in mastering the art of grounding your nervous system, being compassionate to your experiences, and advocating and empowering you to amplify your inner voice and sense of agency. You can foster an improved well-being.
Take the first step to finding help. Call Dr. Christina now – (805) 491 9088
Rates & Insurance
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Individual Sessions 180
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Couples Sessions 0
-
Groups Sessions 0

It’s typical for mental health professionals to not participate in your insurance network. However, numerous insurance plans do provide coverage for out-of-network services, which means you might receive partial reimbursement for your expenses.Learn more
Treatments & Expertise
Client Focus
- Couples
- Individuals
- Family
- Codependency
- Anxiety
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Behavioral Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Adhd
- Racial Identity
- Stress
- Self Esteem
- Developmental Disorders
- Trauma And Ptsd
- School Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lgbtq+
- Grief
- Self-harming
- Transgender
- Depression
- Suicidal Ideation
- Coping Skills
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Relationship Issues
- Spanish
- Cognitive Behavioral (cbt)
- Humanistic
- Compassion Focused
- Attachment-based
- Mindfulness-based (mbct)
- Positive Psychology
- Acceptance And Commitment (act)
- Strength-based
- Multicultural
- Culturally Sensitive
- Trauma Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic
- Integrative
- Teen
- Children
- Adults
- Preteen
- Elders (65+)
Not sure if you’re the right fit for Dr.‘s Practice? Take This Quick Survey
Education & Training
My Practice Information
Dr. Christina
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 491 9088
Dr. Christina
Carpinteria, CA
(805) 491 9088

Dr. Christina, MA,PSYD
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I'm here to help you understand and heal from the trauma you've experienced and to develop strategies to manage your emotions better. We'll explore questions about your identity, self-worth, and relationships and work on creating positive and healthy connections with others. Together, we'll address your academic or career goals, develop constructive coping strategies, and respect your need for autonomy while providing guidance. We'll set realistic goals and work on strategies to create a more hopeful future outlook, build a positive self-image and self-confidence, and support you on your healing journey.
View 5 Photos
Open to patients! Schedule a free 15-minute telehealth consultation at your convenience at www.openmindsb.com. I prioritize building a trusting connection with my patients based on compassion and positive regard while employing empirically supported interventions, like EMDR, ERP, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based CBT to reduce distress and increase resilience.
As a caring professional and professor at Antioch University, I am fueled by a passion for giving back. I am here to guide you in mastering the art of grounding your nervous system, being compassionate to your experiences, and advocating and empowering you to amplify your inner voice and sense of agency. You can foster an improved well-being.
About Dr. Christina
Identity
Getting To Know Dr. Christina
I'm here to help you understand and heal from the trauma you've experienced and to develop strategies to manage your emotions better. We'll explore questions about your identity, self-worth, and relationships and work on creating positive and healthy connections with others. Together, we'll address your academic or career goals, develop constructive coping strategies, and respect your need for autonomy while providing guidance. We'll set realistic goals and work on strategies to create a more hopeful future outlook, build a positive self-image and self-confidence, and support you on your healing journey.
View 5 Photos
Open to patients! Schedule a free 15-minute telehealth consultation at your convenience at www.openmindsb.com. I prioritize building a trusting connection with my patients based on compassion and positive regard while employing empirically supported interventions, like EMDR, ERP, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based CBT to reduce distress and increase resilience.
As a caring professional and professor at Antioch University, I am fueled by a passion for giving back. I am here to guide you in mastering the art of grounding your nervous system, being compassionate to your experiences, and advocating and empowering you to amplify your inner voice and sense of agency. You can foster an improved well-being.
Take the first step to finding help. Call Dr. Christina now – (805) 491 9088
Rates & Insurance
-
Individual Sessions 180
-
Couples Sessions 0
-
Groups Sessions 0

It’s typical for mental health professionals to not participate in your insurance network. However, numerous insurance plans do provide coverage for out-of-network services, which means you might receive partial reimbursement for your expenses.Learn more
Treatments & Expertise
Client Focus
- Couples
- Individuals
- Family
- Codependency
- Anxiety
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Behavioral Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Adhd
- Racial Identity
- Stress
- Self Esteem
- Developmental Disorders
- Trauma And Ptsd
- School Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lgbtq+
- Grief
- Self-harming
- Transgender
- Depression
- Suicidal Ideation
- Coping Skills
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Relationship Issues
- Spanish
- Cognitive Behavioral (cbt)
- Humanistic
- Compassion Focused
- Attachment-based
- Mindfulness-based (mbct)
- Positive Psychology
- Acceptance And Commitment (act)
- Strength-based
- Multicultural
- Culturally Sensitive
- Trauma Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic
- Integrative
- Teen
- Children
- Adults
- Preteen
- Elders (65+)
Not sure if you’re the right fit for Dr.‘s Practice? Take This Quick Survey
Education & Training
My Practice Information
Dr. Christina
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 491 9088
Dr. Christina
Carpinteria, CA
(805) 491 9088