What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Cristina Chinchilla
Focus areas
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Psychological Trauma
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical (DBT)
Narrative
Exposure Response Prevention
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
BisexualEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Cristina Chinchilla
UpLift Behavioral Health providers do not issue prescriptions for substances controlled by any federal or state agency or other drugs that may be harmful because of their potential for abuse. UpLift Behavioral Health reserves the right to limit the types of medications that may be prescribed by its doctors and nurse practitioners. All prescriptions furnished by UpLift Behavioral Health care providers are issued in accordance with applicable federal and state law as well as UpLift Behavioral Health policy.
If you are here, then you have made the courageous decision to seek help on your healing journey. I want to congratulate you for making that brave choice! My name is Cristina Chinchilla, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas, Arlington. I help individuals who are healing from trauma, struggling with their identity, feeling hopeless, without purpose, having difficulties navigating current challenges, or simply at a loss on how to cope with the messiness of being human. As a therapist, it is important to me that you feel heard, validated, and understood. My goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible while sharing your most vulnerable thoughts and pain.
What should a new client know about working with you?
If you are here, then you have made the courageous decision to seek help on your healing journey. I want to congratulate you for making that brave choice! My name is Cristina Chinchilla and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I help individuals that are healing from trauma, struggling with their identity, feeling hopeless, without purpose, having difficulties navigating current challenges or simply at a loss on how to cope with the messiness of being human. As a therapist, it is important to me that you feel heard, validated and understood. My goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible while sharing your most vulnerable thoughts and pain. Using a straight forward approach that is unbiased and objective; we will work on breaking toxic patterns and generational curses. Many years of experience has taught me that amazing growth and change can happen with a few months of hard work and focus. I have extensive background in trauma related mental health issues such as: PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, hopelessness, family violence/abuse, and addiction. My therapy style is a collaborative, strengths based, solutions focused approach to include trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and person centered. Ultimately, I feel that the answers are always within you and my role is simply to help you find them. It is my greatest honor to be part of your healing journey.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
After spending two or three sessions building rapport, we begin implementation of a plan to address symptoms that will include work in session and homework outside of session.
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More information on payments and coverage
I see patients through UpLift. The prices for visit are dependent on your co-pay amount through your insurance. If you are a cash-pay client, our price ranges from $75 to $145 per visit.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Texas, Arlington, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1073051082
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Overall rating
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Is Cristina Chinchilla accepting new patients?
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What practice does Cristina Chinchilla work with?
Cristina Chinchilla works with UpLift.
What are common reasons for patients to see Cristina Chinchilla?
Cristina Chinchilla frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cristina Chinchilla on their profile.
What languages does Cristina Chinchilla speak?
Cristina Chinchilla speaks English.