Cristina C.
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC, QS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12 Endorsed
100 Connemara Drive, Suite 105, Cary, NC 27519
Let's Connect (919) 849-8569
My clients are survivors. They are individuals and couples who have weathered the storms of life, and who are ready to safely re-engage in their story, one step at a time. They usually want to feel safer, at peace, and want to be able to loosen the grip the past has on them. If you're often seen as the “strong one,” you may long for a place where you can finally exhale—where you’re met with care, not pressure. You may need reassurance that your story will be honored with integrity, and that any growth you’re invited into will happen at a pace that respects your readiness.
I approach therapy through a trauma and attachment focused lens, which I’ve found to be a powerful framework for understanding and addressing a wide range of challenges and symptoms. For couples, weaving depth along with easy-to-follow education can help. I use an array of resources including EMDR, Polyvagal techniques, Ego-States, Gottman method, and EFT.
Clients often describe my style as both calming and direct—nurturing yet grounded. I value transparency in the therapeutic relationship and see it as a key driver of meaningful change. I know finding the right provider can feel like a leap of faith at times.
If you are seeking a therapist who can stay steady while you unmask, I encourage you to reach out!
Call or Email Cristina C. Mena now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 849-8569
Let's Connect (919) 849-8569
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
Cristina C. Mena
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC, QS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (919) 849-8569
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 21100 Cristina C. Mena
- Attended Florida Atlantic University, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Certificate from EMDRIA EMDR / 2015
- Certificate from American Association of Suicidology Crisis & Suicide Prevention / 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Cristina C. Mena
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC, QS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (919) 849-8569
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Acculturation Difficulties
- Caregivers
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Women's Issues
Cristina C. Mena
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC, QS
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (919) 849-8569
12 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Ego-State Interventions
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Polyvagal Methods
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Cristina C. Mena
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC, QS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (919) 849-8569
Location
Primary Location
Grateful Growth Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
100 Connemara Drive
Suite 105
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 849-8569Email me