Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

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You may look like you're managing life well on the outside but inside, you feel tense, distant, or disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe it's hard to rest, trust, or feel truly close to the people you love. These patterns often begin early, in relationships where it wasn't safe to be fully yourself. Your nervous system learned to protect you through control, vigilance, or emotional distance and now those same patterns leave you feeling alone, guarded, or stuck.

Trauma and attachment injuries can shape our experiences, relationships, and sense of self. When things feel chaotic or unmanageable, it can impact our choices and decision making. Stress can impact every area of our lives and make relaxing feel impossible. You deserve a reality that feels free of shame or pressure.

Your mind and body deserve to be in alignment, and your nervous system can learn how to release some of the trauma you're carrying. Together, we will work to loosen rigid thought and behavior patterns, build tolerance for uncertainty, and reduce the grip of compulsive cycles so that you can finally have the freedom you long for. Reach out to learn more.

Call or Email Christina Shelby now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 394-5375

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Christina Shelby

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

(760) 394-5375

Boulder, CO 80302

My website

I am now accepting new clients! Thank you.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Anxiety

$250 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

I have openings in CA and CO! Reach out to schedule a 15 minute consultation!

Let's Connect (760) 394-5375

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Christina Shelby

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

(760) 394-5375

Boulder, CO 80302

My website

I am now accepting new clients! Thank you.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Anxiety

$250 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

I have openings in CA and CO! Reach out to schedule a 15 minute consultation!

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $250
Couple Sessions $300
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Paypal, Venmo

Insurance

Out of Network

I do not take insurance, but I am happy to provide a Superbill (invoice) so you can get reimbursed from your insurance company.

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 394-5375

I do not take insurance, but I am happy to provide a Superbill (invoice) so you can get reimbursed from your insurance company.

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 394-5375

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT97714 Christina Shelby

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 16 years

Attended National University, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2011

Additional Credentials

License: Colorado MFT.0002913 / 2025

I have over 15 years experience working with adults with CPTSD, high stress jobs, OCD and attachment wounds. I have extensive experience using EMDR and IFS in working with clients and am licensed in both CA and CO.

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 394-5375

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 394-5375

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anxiety

Expertise

Attachment Issues
Body Image
Codependency
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Perimenopause
Polyamory & ENM
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

I also offer EMDR and IFS Intensives for adults struggling with complex trauma, OCD, attachment injuries and perimenopause/ menopause.

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 394-5375

I also offer EMDR and IFS Intensives for adults struggling with complex trauma, OCD, attachment injuries and perimenopause/ menopause.

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 394-5375

4 Endorsements

Erin Kehrier, LMSW - Trauma and ADHD Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Chrissy is warm, thoughtful, and committed to her clients. She works with high pressure professionals, complex trauma, OCD, and women moving through perimenopause and menopause, integrating EMDR and IFS in a way that meets each person where they are.

Danielle Ball

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Christina is a deeply attuned and effective therapist. She works especially well with high-achieving clients navigating anxiety and OCD, helping them understand underlying patterns. Her approach supports meaningful insight and sustainable change.

Stephanie Bono

Psychologist, JD, PhD

Chrissy has a warm, grounded presence that is immediately felt by those around her. Her therapeutic approach reflects clinical sophistication and genuine compassion, making her well-suited to clients navigating life's most difficult chapters.

Rosalind D Solo

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPCC, LMFT

I wholeheartedly endorse Chrissy as a skilled and deeply compassionate therapist. As a fellow licensed clinician, I have the utmost trust in her expertise and her ability to create a therapeutic experience that is both safe and transformative

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Trauma Focused

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (760) 394-5375

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (760) 394-5375

Location

Primary Location

Christina Shelby

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

(760) 394-5375

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Additional Location

Boulder, CO 80302

(760) 394-5375

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I am now accepting new clients! Thank you.

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (760) 394-5375

I am now accepting new clients! Thank you.

Christina Shelby

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (760) 394-5375

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