Christina Benboudiaf , LMHC

Christina Benboudiaf is a licensed mental health counselor in New York, holding the LMHC credential, and brings five years of clinical experience to her work. She has supported people who have survived assault and abuse, individuals affected by human trafficking, those coping with problematic substance use, and members of the LGBTQ community, as well as clients managing anxiety, depression, and other mood-related concerns.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and a nonjudgmental stance. Much of her practice is informed by mindfulness-based skills, which she pairs with cognitive and behavioral techniques and dialectical strategies when appropriate. She also draws from a person-centered orientation, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and strengths.

Christina believes the individual is the expert on their own life; as a counselor, she offers guidance and support to address challenging life areas and to improve overall quality of life. She aims to create a welcoming space where people can explore difficult experiences, build coping skills, and work toward more meaningful, resilient living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Christina integrates mindfulness therapy into her practice, teaching present-moment awareness and simple attention exercises that can help reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping challenges. For clients who need skills for intense emotions and distress, she applies dialectical behavior therapy - a skills-based method focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina works with each person to understand their goals, background, and preferences, and tailors methods to fit their needs rather than relying on a single technique.

Online therapy with Christina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from familiar surroundings, and choose the communication style that feels most supportive for each step of the therapeutic journey.