Christina Balboni, LCSW

Christina Balboni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Christina also supports people facing major life changes and the emotional strain that comes with loss.

She brings eight years of professional experience and more than a decade working with older adults in geriatric settings. That background informs her approach to grief, end-of-life concerns, and the kinds of changes people face as they age. Christina listens closely and treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

In sessions she works with clients to identify small, workable habits and thought patterns that get in the way. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs and pace. Christina aims for concrete strategies you can try between meetings to reduce worry and boost confidence.

She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and commitment or control struggles. Christina partners with clients to build realistic plans for coping and problem solving.

Getting started is framed as a step that takes courage, and she acknowledges that openly. The therapy process is collaborative, with the plan adjusted as goals change and progress emerges.

How evidence-based approaches inform online care

Christina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on the link between thoughts, habits, and feelings. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing more balanced ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps with worry, self-esteem, and day-to-day stress.

Another frequent focus is building small, consistent habits to improve mood and function. That work looks like setting achievable daily goals, practicing coping skills, and tracking what helps. It can be useful for people managing depression, grief, chronic illness, or major life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, comfort level, and what feels doable. She adjusts plans as progress is made and as priorities shift.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Ask about the available options so you can pick what fits your schedule and needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, provide quicker check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy feels more manageable.