Dr. Christina Gonzalez , LPC, LMHC

Dr. Christina Gonzalez is a bilingual, bicultural clinician with two decades of clinical experience who brings a global perspective to her therapeutic work. Licensed in Florida, she holds credentials as an LPC and an LMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and has practiced in a variety of countries including Mexico, Germany, Japan, and the United States. Her professional background spans community mental health, substance abuse and addictions services, child welfare, and work with military and veteran populations, with particular experience supporting the Marine Corps and other service branches both stateside and OCONUS.

She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and couples issues, immigration-related challenges, divorce and separation, grief and loss, and substance-related problems. Her clinical repertoire includes approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral theory, mindfulness practice, humanistic principles, and attachment-focused work, which she adapts to fit each person’s history and goals. Dr. Gonzalez emphasizes a warm, interactive style that centers respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Clients can expect tailored care that draws on cross-cultural insights and practical therapeutic techniques. Dr. Gonzalez frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at building resilience, clarifying values, and developing workable strategies for coping and growth. Seeking help is framed as a courageous first step, and she aims to support and empower people as they move toward more fulfilling, sustainable change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, while teaching skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck in them. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns affect current bonds and emotional responses. This approach is useful for relationship challenges, abandonment or attachment issues, and intimacy concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood-related conditions. CBT offers practical strategies for coping, problem solving, and building new habits.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Gonzalez works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors techniques and adjusts the plan over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Dr. Gonzalez is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without rearranging daily life, allowing therapy to fit into a client’s routine while supporting progress over time.