- Anxiety and panic
- Practical coping skills
- Evidence-based techniques
About Christina
Christina Van Winkle is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people find steadier ground when life feels overwhelming. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, and panic attacks, and supports people coping with trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship strain.
Her style is straightforward and personal. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and small steps that make daily life easier. Christina tailors each plan to the person in front of her rather than using a single method for everyone.
She brings eight years of clinical experience to her work and draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That allows her to use tools that fit specific concerns like panic disorder, social anxiety, or post-traumatic stress. The goal is to reduce symptoms and build coping skills people can use outside sessions.
Christina also helps with caregiver stress, attachment concerns, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She offers guidance on forgiveness, life purpose, and strengthening self-love while helping clients set achievable goals.
People can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Christina listens first, then helps choose practical strategies to try between meetings. She emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and invites open conversation about what is and isn’t working.
Approaches for anxiety and panic in online therapy
Christina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on panic, anxiety, and trauma. One common approach focuses on learning breathing and grounding skills plus step-by-step exposure to feared sensations to reduce panic responses. These techniques aim to help people feel more in control when anxiety spikes.A second approach emphasizes building emotional awareness and healthier communication habits. That work helps with shame, guilt, attachment concerns, and relationship strain by teaching clearer expression and practical problem solving.
Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. Christina listens to current struggles and long-term goals, then suggests strategies to try. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps most, and invites feedback about pace and focus.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so people can focus on practicing skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and frequency to match daily life while working toward steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christina address?
She supports people with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, trauma and related issues like low self-esteem and relationship communication.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and individualized. Sessions emphasize listening first, then selecting tools and skills that fit the person's needs and goals.
What is her clinical background?
Christina has eight years of experience providing therapy to people with a range of concerns including PTSD, family dynamic issues, and sleep or stress challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a LMFT, licensed in California, and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.