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Cristina Leal

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe therapy is a collaborative process between a therapist and a client. My goal is to create a safe environment where my clients can process thoughts and feelings to get a deeper and clearer understanding of underlying issues. The reality is that therapy is an uncomfortable and vulnerable process, but together we can work through difficult and often very private issues.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic process is simple, the client is the expert of their own experiences and as the clinician, I’m here to bring awareness. In my approach, I bring my authentic self to the therapeutic relationship. I am straightforward and direct, but respectful.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to slow down and process what they are going through. I believe in process, not content.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Loma Linda University
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Humanistic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    250 West 1st Street Suite 312
    Claremont, CA 91711