
Cristina Valencia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Making the decision to enter therapy can be frightening and may weigh heavily on us yet it can make all the difference when we feel stuck, conflicted, or alone. If you have something in mind that you would like to see change, we can work collaboratively to address emotional barriers, past experiences, stressors, or relationship patterns that may be exacerbating your concern. I believe that a safe, warm, validating, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, life transitions, trauma, relational conflicts, and cultural/racial identity issues. I have experience working with clients of most age groups and socioeconomic/cultural backgrounds, as well as, extensive training in working with all Latino cultures.
Located in the River West/West Town neighborhood, 2 blocks from Chicago Blue Line (near Loop), easily from Logan Square/Wicker/Irving/Jeff Park. And accessible from River North/Streeterville/West Loop/UIC/Medical area. Bus routes are on Milwaukee/Chicago/Grand/Halsted. Right off I94/90 expressway (street parking).
Call or Email Cristina Valencia for a free phone consultation now - (872) 228-2421
Qualifications
- School: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- Year Graduated: 2013
Finances
- Cost per Session: $130 - $150
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Additional Credentials
- License No. and State: 180.010157 Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Certificate: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor iaodapca
Location
Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Addiction
- Depression
Issues
- ADHD
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
Mental Health
- Dissociative Disorders
- Elderly Persons Disorders
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak:
Spanish
Age
- Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
Professional Connections
Last Modified: 19 Jul 2019