01 · Who Cristina works with

Cristina works with stress, Anxiety, parenting issues and anger management

Cristina lists 11 specialisms and 4 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Cristina chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Cristina's own words

What Cristina says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in California, I bring over a decade of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My professional approach centers on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and interpersonal dynamics with compassion and expertise.

I specialize in addressing communication challenges, social anxiety, caregiver stress, and mood disorders. My therapeutic work focuses on building self-esteem, developing healthy coping strategies, and empowering individuals to create meaningful personal transformations.

My practice is grounded in understanding each client's unique experiences and providing tailored, supportive guidance. I believe in creating a collaborative, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and work towards their personal growth goals.

Through evidence-based techniques and a client-centered approach, I am committed to supporting you in developing stronger emotional well-being and more fulfilling relationships. Together, we can explore your strengths and develop practical strategies to help you thrive.

Cristina Perez, on the BetterHelp listing · read 10 Oct 2026

03 · How Cristina works

The 2 approaches Cristina lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Cristina lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Cristina's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Cristina runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Trauma-Focused TherapyTF-CBT · trauma-informed

CBT adapted for people whose difficulty is rooted in a frightening or overwhelming event. Pacing is the point: safety and stabilisation come first, the memory itself is approached gradually and only when you are ready, and the aim is that recalling it stops hijacking the present.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Cristina practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Cristina's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Cristina at this point.

2. Naming Cristina specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Cristina is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Cristina.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Cristina

Built from what Cristina actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Cristina's - Cristina has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LMFT

Licensed in

California

Licence

CA LMFT 90544

Licence number

90544

Licence expires

30 Apr 2027

NPI

1033497334

Years in practice

14

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Cristina's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 10 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Cristina. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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