Christina Balboni is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression, and major life transitions. She focuses on practical support for coping with loss, end of life concerns, and changes that leave people feeling unmotivated or unsure of themselves. Christina writes in a direct, compassionate way and encourages small steps forward.
She has eight years of professional experience and over a decade of work in the geriatric field. That background shaped her approach to grief and aging-related concerns. Christina centers respect, sensitivity, and compassion in conversations and in planning care.
In sessions she tailors the discussion and plan to each person’s needs. That means deciding together what to try, what might help most, and when to adjust course. She aims for clear, usable strategies rather than long lists of theory.
Christina often helps people with motivation and building confidence. She works on concrete habits, manageable goals, and ways to interrupt negative self-talk. The focus is on practical steps that fit everyday life.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative tone. Christina acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and approaches each meeting with patience. She invites prospective clients to take the next step when they feel ready.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Christina works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and coping. One common approach emphasizes building habits and routines to reduce anxiety and increase motivation; it involves setting small, achievable goals and tracking progress. Another approach concentrates on grief and loss, using gentle conversation and structured tasks to help people process feelings and remember what matters to them.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christina treats it as a collaboration - she will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. That process ensures the methods match the client’s needs and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow check-ins during a shorter break. They also let people continue work on grief, self esteem, and coping skills from whatever schedule they keep, while deciding with the therapist which techniques to try and when to move toward different tools.
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christina commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as body image, attachment concerns, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Christina uses a practical, collaborative style. She focuses on short steps, clear goals, and adapting conversations to fit each person.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional experience and over a decade working in the geriatric field, which informs her work with grief and aging concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
Christina holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
