Dr. Cristina Balesh

Hello, my name is Dr. Cristina Balesh. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist providing tele-health services across the state of California. I earned my Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from the University of La Verne in 2016. Following my APA-Accredited internship, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. My training spans inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, community clinics, a state hospital, and a correctional psychiatric center. Since 2018, I have served as a Staff Psychologist at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, refining my evidence-based approach to therapy.

My approach to care centers on you. We work together to create a plan that reflects your needs, values, and goals. I draw on evidence-based therapies — treatments backed by research and shown to relieve specific symptoms. By the end of our work, you’ll have practical tools to use every day and a clearer path toward a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Throughout the process, I provide guidance and support at a pace that feels manageable. My goal is to help you turn insight into lasting change.

Therapy can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to. I aim to create a welcoming, collaborative space focused on easing anxiety, navigating change, and helping you feel more like yourself. Together we’ll clarify what you’d like to work on and move at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of where you are right now.

Getting started is simple:

• Book your Free 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals and answer questions.
• Followed by a comprehensive intake session to understand your concerns and recommend treatment.
• Personalized, evidence-based therapy designed to help you reach your goals.