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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Addiction counselor training
About Christina
LCSW in New Jersey with five years' experience, Christina Pruden focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, and compassion fatigue. Christina uses a range of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Christina draws on experience across multiple levels of mental health care. She works with each person to match treatment to their history and preferences. She also shares information about community resources that can support ongoing needs outside sessions.
Her training includes a Master of Social Work and a certificate in addiction counselor training from Rutgers University. She has completed advanced trainings related to trauma and cognitive behavioral therapy to refine the practical skills she brings to sessions.
In session, Christina emphasizes building on a person's strengths and teaching concrete coping techniques. She discusses barriers and practical strategies to manage symptoms like panic, sleep disruption, or chronic pain. She uses behavioral and acceptance-based tools alongside motivational strategies to help people set and follow through on goals.
Christina says she is willing to work with people across the spectrum of mental health when both the person and she agree the therapeutic relationship is helpful. She aims to be straightforward about options and to help people find resources that fit their situation.
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How Christina applies approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes by focusing on meaningful steps rather than getting stuck in worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to change thinking patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used for depression, panic, sleep problems, and social anxiety by teaching skills like behavioral experiments and sleep routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It is often useful for panic, mood instability, and difficulties with interpersonal conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christina will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide which methods to prioritize. The choice of tools and exercises is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Before scheduling, confirm which formats are available for her practice. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists commonly adapt exercises for video or phone meetings and use worksheets and homework to reinforce skills between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Christina works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on chronic pain and illness, communication problems, gender dysphoria, mood and panic disorders, social anxiety, and young adult issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches guide how she structures sessions and the tools she teaches.
How much experience does she have?
Christina has five years of experience working across levels of mental health care. That background informs her work in both treatment planning and community resource referrals.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in New Jersey. Her training includes a Master of Social Work and an addiction counselor training certificate from Rutgers University.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for precise pricing information based on your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you with the intake steps used to book an initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.