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Christian Nunes

Therapist(She/Her)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello. Welcome to my profile. I bring more than 20 years of clinical experience as an LCSW-C and LCSW, with advanced training across the BSW, MS, and MBA levels, and I am currently a doctoral student deepening my practice and research. My career began in child and adolescent therapy and has since expanded to support adolescents and adults on diverse healing and growth journeys. I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and my specialization as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. Every method I use is thoughtfully adapted from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed lens to center each person’s lived experience, strengths, and goals for change.

My approach to therapy

For more than two decades, I’ve partnered with people ready to heal, grow, and reclaim their power with clarity and purpose. My work is trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive, grounded in deep respect for your lived experience, your strengths, and your story. I don’t just support change; I help you build the voice, tools, and confidence to advocate for yourself and create lasting wellness and solutions that improve your life outcomes. If you’re ready for accountable, affirming, results-focused support, this is a space where your transformation is taken seriously.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is all about getting to know you and what you’d like help with, in a calm and supportive space. You’ll have time to share what’s been going on, and I’ll ask a few important questions to make sure you’re safe and supported from the very start. Together, we’ll look at your strengths, current challenges, and what you want to work toward, then set a few clear, realistic goals for our time together. We’ll end with a short grounding exercise so you leave feeling steady, understood, and confident about what comes next.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Columbia University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    6701 Democracy Boulevard
    Bethesda, MD 20817