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Christina Carlson

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Bipolar disorder, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I am a licensed mental health therapist with eight years of experience specializing in trauma, personality disorders—particularly narcissism—mood disorders, and relationship challenges. I am trained in EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CBT, though my primary approach is EMDR therapy. My goal is to provide a compassionate and personalized path toward healing and growth. I look forward to working with you!

My approach to therapy

My practice is dedicated to providing integrative and compassionate care to support your healing journey. Whether you're working through past traumas, relationship challenges, mood disorders, or personality concerns, I offer a holistic approach tailored to your needs. Utilizing somatic, body-based modalities such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and sensorimotor techniques, I help guide you toward growth, resilience, and lasting well-being.

What you can expect from me

I believe that healing begins in the body, and somatic therapy can be a powerful tool for overcoming the sense of "stuckness" that many people experience—not only from complex trauma but also in their daily lives. My approach helps clients move through grief, loneliness, hypervigilance, trust issues, and relationship challenges, while also fostering hope that healing is possible. I am dedicated to creating a supportive space where you can discover new possibilities, embrace change, and find a renewed sense of purpose at any stage of life. With a deep belief in resilience and transformation, I am here to help you navigate your journey toward healing and growth.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Creative, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at William James College, Other - Doctorate at University of Chicago
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    691 Massachusetts Avenue Ste 5
    Arlington, MA 02476