Therapist profile
Christina Benboudiaf, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 009054
- NPI1124414263
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Mindfulness practice
- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
About Christina
Christina Benboudiaf is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, and related mood issues. Sessions are offered in English and she practices in New York.
Christina uses direct, practical conversation to help people understand what keeps anger and frustration cycling. She draws on mindfulness techniques to help clients notice physical and emotional triggers. She also uses cognitive-behavioral tools to look at thoughts and behaviors that escalate tension, and dialectical behavior skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their life. She listens for what matters most, then helps people try small behavioral changes and new coping strategies. Work can include coaching-style planning, practicing grounding or breathing exercises, and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns.
Christina has experience supporting people with substance use issues, survivors of abuse, and those who identify as LGBTQ, alongside a broad range of mood and anxiety concerns. She combines practical skills with conversational reflection so clients can test what fits in daily life.
When someone reaches out she begins by clarifying goals and offering straightforward tools to manage anger and stress. Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on usable skills and clear next steps. Clients are encouraged to check the session format and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches transfer to online work
Christina uses client-centered principles and cognitive-behavioral therapy in session. Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to what the client values, helping people clarify goals and next steps. CBT breaks down patterns of thought and behavior, offering specific exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking that fuels anger and anxiety.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed. DBT techniques teach practical steps for handling intense feelings and staying grounded during high-stress moments. These approaches are well suited to addressing anger, impulsive reactions, and patterns that repeat in relationships or at work.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Christina collaborates with each client to decide which techniques to try first based on goals, daily routines, and what feels manageable. The plan can be adjusted as skills are practiced and progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make attending sessions easier to fit around work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid commuting time. Therapists help clients pick formats and rhythms that match their day-to-day life without promising a particular setup.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma and related mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, using mindfulness, CBT, and DBT skills to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds five years of experience as a practicing therapist and carries the LMHC credential in New York.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is a New York LMHC and practices in New York.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients meet with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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