Multiracial Therapists in Ridgewood, NY
Life can be incredibly difficult, and sometimes the hardest part is feeling like you have to carry it alone.
I believe healing happens in relationships. My goal is to create a space where you don't have to perform, have the right answer, or pretend you're okay when you're not.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of your experience, and reconnect with what matters most.
I bring warmth, curiosity, honesty, and compassion to the therapy room. Together, we'll help you feel more like yourself.
Life can be incredibly difficult, and sometimes the hardest part is feeling like you have to carry it alone.
I believe healing happens in relationships. My goal is to create a space where you don't have to perform, have the right answer, or pretend you're okay when you're not.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of your experience, and reconnect with what matters most.
I bring warmth, curiosity, honesty, and compassion to the therapy room. Together, we'll help you feel more like yourself.
As a mixed race (Puerto Rican/Korean) second generation American, I appreciate and am a constant student to the complexities of identity, belonging, and the reality of how systemic inequality impacts someone’s ability to heal.
Using a cultural relational framework, I incorporate my training in somatic embodiment and complex trauma to support individuals with trauma, grief, relationship issues, and difficult transitions. This might mean you’re struggling with estrangement, setting boundaries, navigating conflict, or just find yourself in a dynamic rut.
As a mixed race (Puerto Rican/Korean) second generation American, I appreciate and am a constant student to the complexities of identity, belonging, and the reality of how systemic inequality impacts someone’s ability to heal.
Using a cultural relational framework, I incorporate my training in somatic embodiment and complex trauma to support individuals with trauma, grief, relationship issues, and difficult transitions. This might mean you’re struggling with estrangement, setting boundaries, navigating conflict, or just find yourself in a dynamic rut.
You are often the one others turn to—the caretaker, the dependable one. You've learned how to excel, manage, and persevere. Yet beneath that competence, you may feel anxious, emotionally depleted, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you. Many of my clients are thoughtful individuals who have spent years prioritizing the needs of others while quietly neglecting their own. They arrive in therapy not because they lack resilience, but because they're ready to understand themselves more deeply, heal longstanding wounds, and create relationships rooted in authenticity rather than obligation.
You are often the one others turn to—the caretaker, the dependable one. You've learned how to excel, manage, and persevere. Yet beneath that competence, you may feel anxious, emotionally depleted, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you. Many of my clients are thoughtful individuals who have spent years prioritizing the needs of others while quietly neglecting their own. They arrive in therapy not because they lack resilience, but because they're ready to understand themselves more deeply, heal longstanding wounds, and create relationships rooted in authenticity rather than obligation.
You’re a young woman of color who seems strong and capable on the outside but feels overwhelmed on the inside. Anxiety shows up as spiraling thoughts, tension in your body, and constant pressure to perform. You may worry about your health, work, and relationships, and feel like no one truly sees or understands what you’re going through. You want relief, clarity, and a safe space where your experiences are validated and you can feel grounded and more in control.
You’re a young woman of color who seems strong and capable on the outside but feels overwhelmed on the inside. Anxiety shows up as spiraling thoughts, tension in your body, and constant pressure to perform. You may worry about your health, work, and relationships, and feel like no one truly sees or understands what you’re going through. You want relief, clarity, and a safe space where your experiences are validated and you can feel grounded and more in control.
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling yourself. Maybe your mind never slows down, your emotions feel overwhelming, or you constantly find yourself putting others first at the expense of your own well-being. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to “have it all together.” My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and challenged in ways that lead to real, lasting growth.
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling yourself. Maybe your mind never slows down, your emotions feel overwhelming, or you constantly find yourself putting others first at the expense of your own well-being. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to “have it all together.” My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and challenged in ways that lead to real, lasting growth.
As a Latina therapist, I am passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where you can show up as your authentic self- without judgment, pressure, or having to explain every part of who you are. My work is rooted in culture, empowerment, compassion and growth. I support those who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and are ready to move forward. My ideal client is someone who is open, motivated, and willing to explore the thoughts, beliefs and patterns that may be holding them back.
As a Latina therapist, I am passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where you can show up as your authentic self- without judgment, pressure, or having to explain every part of who you are. My work is rooted in culture, empowerment, compassion and growth. I support those who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and are ready to move forward. My ideal client is someone who is open, motivated, and willing to explore the thoughts, beliefs and patterns that may be holding them back.
Alex Cristina-Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My identity as a queer mixed race woman of color strongly influences my practice and work with clients.
Common topics clients bring into our work are experiences related to identity formation, family/relationship dynamics, grief + loss, boundary work, attachment wounds, non-monogamy, neurodivergence, trauma & other mental health experiences. I use a mix of theories with a trauma-informed psychodynamic & intersectional foundation at the heart of all of my work.
My identity as a queer mixed race woman of color strongly influences my practice and work with clients.
Common topics clients bring into our work are experiences related to identity formation, family/relationship dynamics, grief + loss, boundary work, attachment wounds, non-monogamy, neurodivergence, trauma & other mental health experiences. I use a mix of theories with a trauma-informed psychodynamic & intersectional foundation at the heart of all of my work.
I specialize in working with people who are experiencing life transitions, such as starting or ending a relationship, marriage, divorce, parenting, school or career, loss of a loved one, aging, and existential anxiety. Transitions can be stressful because it means you need to make changes in how you are living your life. I work with people who are at a crossroads of important decisions or who are having difficulties navigating and adjusting to a change in life circumstances. Going in a direction you have not gone before can bring up feelings of fear, doubt, and uncertainty.
I specialize in working with people who are experiencing life transitions, such as starting or ending a relationship, marriage, divorce, parenting, school or career, loss of a loved one, aging, and existential anxiety. Transitions can be stressful because it means you need to make changes in how you are living your life. I work with people who are at a crossroads of important decisions or who are having difficulties navigating and adjusting to a change in life circumstances. Going in a direction you have not gone before can bring up feelings of fear, doubt, and uncertainty.
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