Therapist profile
Christina Cartagena, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, South Carolina / 8591
- NPI1306510961
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Christina
Christina Cartagena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with three years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses relationship and family concerns along with grief and trauma-related issues.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on building practical coping skills and clearer self-understanding. She combines listening with concrete strategies clients can use between meetings.
Christina uses several evidence-based approaches to shape sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are introduced when emotional regulation and impulsivity are part of the picture.
Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods help when relationship patterns and connection problems affect mood and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy guides the pace and topics, putting the client's concerns first during each session.
She often helps people dealing with panic attacks, sleep or eating disruptions, caregiver stress, and anger that shows up at home or work. Christina also works with issues around body image, forgiveness, guilt, and feelings of emptiness.
People who choose her typically want practical steps and clearer habits for everyday life. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how her approach fits their goals.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Christina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thought patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT gives clear tools to reduce anger-driven thinking and to try different responses in daily situations.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when managing strong emotions or impulsive reactions is needed. DBT offers short skills for grounding, distress tolerance, and regulating mood between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christina will collaborate with each client to pick which methods suit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress or new challenges appear, so treatment can shift when needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help clients practice new skills in the context of everyday life without promising particular session types.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or that builds into resentment. The focus is on managing reactions and improving communication.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Christina blends listening with skill-building and real-world practice.
How much experience does she have?
Christina has three years of clinical experience as an LPC in South Carolina. Her work includes anxiety, trauma, and mood-related concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LPC in South Carolina and practices there as a licensed professional counselor.
Does she provide sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.