Christiana has experience working with multiculturally diverse individuals, families, and couples. She has worked in the field of behavioral therapy for eight years where she helped children, families, and adults modify, increase, decrease, and understand specific behaviors. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, she aspires to tailor her knowledge, skills, and experience in a manner that organically meets the clients’ needs. Her clinical experiences include The Center for Individual and Family Therapy, Los Angeles.
Education and Background
- Pepperdine University-Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.), Adult/Adolescent/Families and Couples
- University of Phoenix-Bachelor of Arts in English (B.A)
- University of Phoenix-Associate of Arts in Psychology (A.A)
Goals
- Increasing Self-Awareness/Worth
- Increasing knowledge of Cultural, Social, and Socio-economic impacts
- Stress, Anxiety & Self-Care Management
- Providing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship
- Empowerment/Acceptance
- Creatively Increasing Strengths, Unique attributes, and Purpose
Clinical Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Strength-Based and Holistic Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Family Systems
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered/Humanistic Therapy
- Emphasis in Multiculturalism, Spirituality, Inclusion & Diversity
