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I am a dedicated and competent therapist with extensive knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, treatment planning, ...
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I am a dedicated and competent therapist with extensive knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, treatment planning, and Evidence-Based practices. I am capable of building excellent therapeutic alliances with culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups. I base my assessments and therapeutic practice on the biopsychosocial model, and I practice with attention to systemic dynamics and cultural factors, and with emphasis on clients’ personal resilience.
Cristina is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families address unresolved trauma, life transitions, and life stressors to achieve optimal wellness in multiple areas of their lives. Cristina practices evidence-based practices, and is engaged in continuous exploration of research of effective therapy practices. Cristina completed her Master in Counseling at Northern Arizona University. Prior to becoming a counselor, Cristina completed her graduate studies in Anthropology and worked as an anthropologist.
Her personal, academic, and professional experience guide Cristina's practice, whereby she is suited to help clients with diverse backgrounds. Cristina utilizes integrated approaches to psychotherapy, combining CBT and psychodynamic approaches. She is trained in AEDP (accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy).
Cristina believes that everyone can improve, and even achieve optimal mental health at any age. However, there needs to be commitment to the therapy process for positive and lasting results.
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Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Flagstaff, AZ will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Flagstaff, AZ is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Depression can cause persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. It can act like a black cloud that follows you around when you just want to feel like your usual self. The good news is it’s possible to get back to the best version of yourself. You don’t have to carry around depression or wear it around your neck. It’s treatable, and counseling with a caring, compassionate therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Flagstaff, AZ is a great way to reclaim a happy and successful life. Reach out today for help.
Depression is a mood disorder that makes you feel constant sadness or lack interest in life. These intense feelings last for many days to weeks and prevent you from living the best version of yourself. Some of the most common depression symptoms include:
It’s worth repeating: You’re not alone with depression. Depression is a disorder that affects 264 million people worldwide.
An experienced team of caring and compassionate professionals at Thriveworks Counseling is ready to help treat your depression symptoms. Scheduling with Thriveworks in Flagstaff is convenient and easy. When you call for an appointment today, a Thriveworks specialist will walk you through scheduling your first appointment. Or, if you want to schedule an appointment online, you can! Simply use our online counseling widget to choose your location, meet our counselors, and book a date and time that works for you. We offer same-week appointments in addition to many other benefits.
Remove that black cloud and reach out to Thriveworks. We’ll welcome you underneath our umbrella.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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