Profile / United States
Christina Lacey, LMFT
New York
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Grief support
About Christina
Christina Lacey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, and also works with parenting, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She previously worked in another field before training as a therapist, and later returned to study counseling after raising a family. That life experience shapes how she listens and the practical focus she brings to sessions. She has worked in private practice with individuals, couples, and older adults and has experience supporting people facing end-of-life and caregiver challenges.
Christina uses a systems-based view that looks at how family patterns and relationships affect emotional health. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and on narrative and solution-focused ideas to set concrete goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness methods are also part of her approach.
In sessions she helps clients notice patterns, try different responses, and track progress. She measures progress regularly so goals stay relevant and motivation is maintained. Christina aims to make therapy practical and task-oriented rather than vague.
Her background includes work with grief and hospice issues and with blended family and communication problems. People looking for a therapist who combines relational thinking with structured behavioral tools may find her approach straightforward and action-focused.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christina integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in ways that fit remote sessions. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which often works well through structured exercises and homework. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships shape emotions and communication, helping people notice interaction patterns and try new responses. DBT supplies concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance through practice and coaching.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most practical. Together they decide which methods to try, and progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can change when needed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. If you prefer a focused, structured method that connects therapy work to day-to-day life, remote sessions can support that process when the format is arranged in advance.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and grief concerns, plus depression and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different responses to change outcomes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eight years of clinical practice and prior life experience that informs her work.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients arrange sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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