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Cristina Plessinger

Therapist(she/her)
18 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome to Grow Like a Girl, a space thoughtfully created with you in mind. For over a decade, I have supported individuals through life’s challenges, transitions, and moments of growth. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes, you deserve to feel seen, heard, and understood. I specialize in supporting women and teens through seasons of growth and self discovery. You do not have to do this alone. In a safe, welcoming space, healing feels more accessible and growth feels within reach.

My approach to therapy

My goal is to create a space where you feel safe being fully yourself. No judgment or pressure, just real connection and growth. We will do the deeper work together, make room for laughter and emotion, and navigate life’s challenges with empathy. I am here to guide, encourage, and bring clarity when things feel tangled.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming conversation focused on getting to know you and what brought you here. There is no pressure to share everything at once. We will move at your pace, talk through your goals, and begin creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University, Bachelor of Science at Iona University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English