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Cristina Spataro, LMHC
New York
New York LMHC - Stress and Relationship support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Client-centered listening
- Practical coping skills
About Cristina
Cristina Spataro is a New York State licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, trauma, and issues around identity and intimacy. She supports clients who are navigating life changes, career questions, addiction concerns, and attention or mood-related challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people notice the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Cristina uses clear strategies to test new responses and break unhelpful patterns. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that can be tried between meetings.
Cristina combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered care. That means she pairs structured tools for changing thinking and behavior with attentive listening to each person's concerns. She aims to make therapy useful for day-to-day life rather than only discussing problems.
She has worked with people in crisis and with those who want support earlier, before issues worsen. She helps with a wide range of topics including family and communication problems, parenting stress, abandonment and adoption-related concerns, career and life-purpose questions, and midlife transitions.
Cristina practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. People who choose to work with her begin by describing what they want to change, then she and the client set clear goals and practical steps to get there.
How CBT and Client-Centered Methods Translate to Online Work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It often involves short between-session tasks and clear goals to track progress, which can fit well into remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective so the therapist can adapt support to what matters most to the client.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Cristina will help clients weigh methods based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That process is collaborative - goals and strategies are set together and reviewed regularly.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use CBT exercises and homework between meetings and review progress with their therapist without rearranging a full day.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, parenting strain, addiction concerns, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends structured techniques with attentive listening. She focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
Cristina has worked in mental health for 18 years, including time helping people in crisis and those seeking earlier support.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a New York State licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and practices in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.