Christina Harrison, LCSW
Compassionate support for anger and life changes
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How Christina works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Christina
Christina Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns. She supports people coping with trauma, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strains, grief, and major life changes. Christina aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
She brings nine years of professional experience in social work plus earlier hands-on work in addiction services. That background shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to everyday problems.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and small doable steps rather than jargon or long lectures. Christina uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking.
Attachment-based ideas help when past relationships affect present trust and closeness. She also integrates mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and EMDR to address traumatic memories when appropriate. These tools are explained simply and used at a pace the client can handle.
In sessions she keeps the tone warm and nonjudgmental. People are invited to talk about what matters most and try practical skills between meetings. She helps clients track progress and adjust the plan if something isn’t working.
What Christina works with
Everything Christina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Christina's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Christina lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for anger, trauma, and daily stress
Christina commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice patterns of thought that fuel anger or anxiety and then try small experiments to change those patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and help someone respond more calmly in tense moments.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships shape current trust and closeness. That approach looks at patterns in relationships and helps people develop more supported ways of relating. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; Christina discusses options with each person and adjusts methods to fit their goals and comfort level.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let the therapist and client read nonverbal cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat provides a quicker check-in, and text messaging supports brief ongoing coaching between sessions. These formats make it simpler to keep continuity of care and try techniques in real life between meetings.
Questions people ask about Christina
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions are conversational and aimed at helping clients try new skills between visits.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of professional social work experience plus prior work as a paraprofessional in addiction treatment. That mix gives her practical insight into substance use and recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.