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Christina Balboni

Christina Balboni, LCSW

Therapist in California

Calm, practical support for life transitions

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  • Geriatric experience
  • Focus on grief
  • Addresses motivation

About Christina

Christina Balboni, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks directly and kindly, and encourages small steps toward feeling better. Her practice focuses on practical ways to cope with life changes and with the loss that comes at the end of life.

Christina is a licensed clinical social worker in California with eight years of professional experience. She has more than a decade of work in the geriatric field, which shaped how she supports people through aging, chronic illness, and bereavement. That background gives her experience helping people manage medical transitions and the emotions that follow.

In sessions she aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. Dialog and plans are tailored to each person’s situation, goals, and pace. She pays attention to motivation, confidence, and practical routines that affect mood and daily functioning.

Christina also works with a range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and adjustment after major life changes. She is comfortable addressing complex situations where more than one issue shows up at once.

She encourages people to recognize the courage it takes to reach out for help. The early sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals, and choosing steps that feel doable. Over time the work can include coping skills, problem solving, and building routines that support steady progress.

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Approaches that guide online care and practical steps

Christina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes building coping skills and daily routines to manage low motivation, anxiety, and depression; this work centers on small, doable steps people can try between sessions. Another strand focuses on grief and loss, helping people name emotions, process bereavement, and find ways to remember and adjust after a significant loss.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist listens to your situation and goals, then suggests methods that fit your needs and preferences. You and the therapist evaluate what’s working and adjust the plan as you go.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering appointments when leaving home would be difficult. They can also support consistent weekly work when scheduling in-person visits is harder. Licensed professionals help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits practical needs and daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like body image, communication problems, and attachment concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is direct, compassionate, and practical. She focuses on short-term goals, coping skills, and routines that make daily life easier.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of professional work experience and more than a decade working in the geriatric field. That experience informs her work with aging, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker in California, listed as LCSW in her credentials.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

What are the first steps to begin?

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

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