Christina Gallardo (She/Her)

LMSW, CAADC
Accepting Clients

I’m Christina (She/Her) and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in ferndale, MI

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I specialize in treating adults struggling with anxiety, substance use and working with the LGBTQ+ community.

My Background and Approach

My therapeutic style is warm, supportive and encouraging. I use a nonjudgmental approach focused on empowering you to make changes in your life. My approach is rooted in the understanding of how systemic inequality impacts those of us with marginalized identities. We each have unique experiences and needs and one therapeutic approach will not work for everyone. I will work to understand you and your goals for our time together. Together we will determine what steps you need to take to get where you want to be. Painful experiences and overwhelming emotions can leave you feeling helpless and out of control. My goal is to teach you tools to regain your sense of control and learn how to trust yourself. I focus on helping you identify your strengths and makes changes in your life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that we all have innate strength and potential but sometimes need help finding those things within ourselves. As your therapist, I will help you identify the patterns and beliefs that are limiting you. I will also help you process and work through experiences from the past that are impacting your life today. I’m an experienced therapist and have spent the last 17 years helping people heal. Being a therapist is more than just a job; I consider it an honor to help my clients overcome difficulties and move into a place of healing. I have dedicated my life to helping others overcome painful experiences, manage emotions and find healing.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Feminist Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Anxiety LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Care Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 18 years of practice
  • Rate: $200/session

Info

Email Christina
1938 Burdette #3019
ferndale, MI 48220

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