Cristina Tsai, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Cristina Tsai

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Anxiety

Behavioral Therapy

Alzheimer's Disease

Asperger's Syndrome

Life Transition

Anger Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Christian Counseling

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Biofeedback

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Asian, Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Cristina Tsai

Hi there, I'm Cristina! I am an LCSW and EMDR-trained therapist helping children, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I combine compassionate care with evidence-based approaches to help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. My focus Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past trauma experiences? I work with the client in seeking support with emotional and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and work toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you. My approach My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I tailor therapy to your needs and pace, using CBT and EMDR to help you understand patterns, build coping skills, and process difficult experiences. Together, we’ll set meaningful goals and check in on your progress. My communication style I bring a warm, calm, and nonjudgmental tone to sessions. I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and offer gentle, honest feedback. When difficult emotions arise, we’ll slow down, make space for what you’re feeling, and explore your next steps together. My journey to mental healthcare I am passionate about helping people heal from trauma and complex trauma so they can experience more peace and calm in their lives. As an LCSW and EMDR-trained therapist, I help clients explore how past experiences affect the present, build coping skills, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves. My goals for you Together, we’ll set goals based on what matters most to you, such as easing anxiety, healing from past experiences, or strengthening relationships. We’ll break goals into manageable steps, recognize your progress, and adjust our plan as your needs evolve, helping you stay encouraged along the way. Our first session Our first session is a chance to get to know each other, explore what brings you to therapy, and discuss what you hope to change.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1447021589

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Cristina Tsai work with?

Cristina Tsai works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Cristina Tsai?

Cristina Tsai frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cristina Tsai on their profile.