Cristina Chance, AMFT, APCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Cristina Chance

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Existential

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cristina Chance

The provider is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and is currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their current employer is Healing Hearts Counseling. Let’s be honest—life is weird, people are complicated, and sometimes your coping skills start to look suspiciously like doomscrolling and emotional reboots at 3am. That’s where I come in. I’m a real human (and also an AMFT and APCC) who helps other real humans deal with things like stress, burnout, anxiety, chaotic relationships, and those low-key existential crises that sneak up while you’re folding laundry. My style is collaborative, direct, and always rooted in curiosity and compassion - with a dash of dry humor to keep us both sane.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Therapeutically, I pull from Solution-Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR. Whether you’re processing past trauma, untangling present drama, or trying to not pass your baggage onto your group chat, we’ll find practical tools and deeper insights to get you unstuck.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not a lecture. You bring your story, I’ll bring the clinical chops (and maybe a metaphor or two), and together we’ll figure out how to make life feel a little more doable. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not a lecture. You bring your story, I’ll bring the clinical chops (and maybe a metaphor or two), and together we’ll figure out how to make life feel a little more doable.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Ongoing session: $85-115 for 50 minutes

Popular visit reasons

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Office location

Cristina Chance, AMFT, APCC also offers online video visits for patients

Healing Hearts Counseling

317 N El Camino Real, #508, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Education and background

Practice names

Healing Hearts Counseling

Education and training

Touro University Worldwide, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1801441266

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Cristina Chance work with?

Cristina Chance works with Healing Hearts Counseling.

Where is Cristina Chance's office located?

Cristina Chance has 2 office locations in Encinitas, view full addresses on Cristina Chance's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Cristina Chance?

Cristina Chance frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Cristina Chance on their profile.