Embody & Co.
Psychotherapy and Counselling

Trauma informed Integrative Therapist Utilizing EMDR Therapy

Now Booking Virtual & In-person in Moncton, NB.

Meet Cristina

Cristina is a Licensed Counselling Therapist (LTC-C) based in New Brunswick. Cristina holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Political Science and Commerce from Mount Allision University. (GO Mounties!) Cristina also holds an Ontario College Diploma in Health & Wellness Promotion from Humber College.

Cristina has worked in the Wellness field for over 12 years. She completed her practicum at the People's Counselling Clinic in Halifax, NS, working with individuals that present with Complex Trauma. Cristina has also worked for Correctional Services Canada providing Mental Health support for incarcerated individuals. Cristina has lived experience and the expertise to work with individuals 16 + with a range of mental health concerns from anxiety, depression, stress, grief and trauma.

"I have been through my own journey of healing from complex trauma. I can attest that our bodies hold the intelligence to heal and we can become empowered to live a fruitful life"

My Approach

Trust is the foundation for a successful therapeutic relationship. We will start where you are comfortable starting! I believe in a non-judgmental approach where humility, compassion, and individual experiences are honoured. I am passionate about cultivating a safe and inclusive space for all individuals and collaboratively developing an individualized plan for healing.

I am an integrative therapist that utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is proven to treat PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression and dissociation. For some clients I may utilize humanistic approaches, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural Therapy (MCBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I tailor my approach to your mental health needs.

My lived experience as a racialized person enables me to hold a safe space and support other racialized people who are seeking support for issues related to inter-generational trauma, hypervigilance, acculturation, anxiety, depression and other mental health barriers. Together we will explore patterns and behaviours that are causing ruptures within your life.

We all have a past----the past is stored in our body. Does a certain sound trigger you?

Has someone ever said something to you and you experience a larger than anticipated reaction? That's trauma stored in the body! Allow yourself the opportunity to discover your triggers, integrate your insights and live life to the fullest.

EMDR is not talk therapy! EMDR is a targeted neuroprocessing intervention that distracts the brain from ruminating, so our mind can fully process a memory and make connections for long-term resolution. I refer to EMDR as full integration where the mind will not revisit our past in an intrusive manner.

The EMDR approach believes past emotionally charged experiences are overly influencing your present emotions, sensations and thoughts about yourself. As an example: "Do you ever feel worthless although you know you a worthwhile person?" EMDR processing helps you break through emotional blocks that are keeping you from living an adaptive, emotionally healthy life.