Cristina Froah

Hi, I’m Cristina Froah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD/C-PTSD, ADHD, autism, and relationship challenges. I also support people experiencing panic attacks, mood and personality disorders, dyslexia, addiction, codependency, and difficult life transitions.

I believe therapy should recognize the whole person, not just the challenges bringing you in. My approach combines evidence-based care with holistic methods, including nature therapy and animal-assisted therapy, to help you find ways of healing that feel meaningful to you. I’m also passionate about supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients with an understanding of their individual experiences and needs. Whether you're working through painful experiences, struggling with overwhelming emotions, or trying to build healthier relationships, we'll work together toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and lasting well-being. I offer telehealth counseling and welcome the opportunity to support you wherever you are in your journey.

My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to your individual needs. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. I also incorporate Adlerian psychology to explore how your experiences, relationships, and sense of belonging shape your life.

Depending on your needs, therapy may also include play therapy for children, the Gottman Method for couples, and holistic approaches such as animal-assisted therapy and ecotherapy, which use connection with animals and nature to support emotional well-being. I work with clients navigating trauma and PTSD, neurodivergence, mood and personality disorders, addiction, codependency, and relationship difficulties. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your coping skills, and create meaningful changes that carry into everyday life.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other, discuss what brings you to therapy, and explore what you hope to change. We'll talk about your experiences, current challenges, strengths, and goals so I can better understand what support would be most helpful. You can share at your own pace, ask questions, and let me know what helps you feel comfortable. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship concerns, we'll begin developing a plan that fits your needs. Building trust and understanding is an important part of our work, and we'll take the process one step at a time.