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Christine Rodriguez

Christine Rodriguez, LCSW

Therapist in California

Relationship and intimacy-focused LCSW

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4 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Couples communication
  • Sex and intimacy
  • Practical tools

About Christine

Christine Rodriguez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who feel stuck in their relationships and sex lives. She focuses on improving connection, communication, and intimacy so people can feel closer to their partners and more confident in themselves. Christine speaks English and practices in California as an LCSW.

Her work centers on clear, practical steps you can use between sessions. She talks through the patterns that create conflict and offers tools to change them. That can mean learning new ways to bring up difficult topics, repairing after betrayals, or rebuilding attraction and desire.

Christine blends several approaches to fit the person and the problem. She draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape interaction, the Gottman Method to sharpen everyday communication, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness and attention to bodily experience also appear in her work when helpful.

She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California and earned a Sexual Health Certificate in Sex Therapy and Sex Education from the University of Michigan in 2024. Her listed clinical experience totals four years working with individuals and couples around relationship and sexual concerns.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and straightforward. Christine uses practical exercises, communication practice, and goal-focused conversations so clients leave with something to try between appointments. If you want to discuss relationship or self esteem concerns, she helps clarify next steps and options.

Therapeutic methods for relationships and intimacy online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current connection. It helps people notice patterns of closeness and distance and learn new ways to respond that build safety and trust. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions inside interactions and helps partners name feelings, repair hurt, and create stronger emotional bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful, reality-based ideas to reduce anxiety and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort, and relationship situation. That might mean combining emotion-focused work with CBT skills or adding mindfulness exercises to help manage stress. The choice evolves as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice communication skills in the context of daily life and follow up more frequently when momentum matters.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christine commonly help with?

She works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, infidelity, sexual concerns, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions mix emotion-focused work with skills practice and thought-based strategies. Conversations tend to be practical and action oriented, with exercises to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on relationship and sexual concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?

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

How do I begin working with Christine?

Select the continue button on this profile, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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