Christine Rivlin MA, MS

Recovery is a customized, nonjudgmental pathway toward healthier choices and lasting life improvement. Together, we utilize evidence-based tools like motivational interviewing and trauma-informed cognitive strategies to identify triggers and cultivate better coping mechanisms. Whether you are seeking immediate harm reduction or long-term sobriety, our sessions provide a respectful space to heal. By involving community resources and focusing on personal resilience, we help you build a sustainable

Specialized PTSD support focuses on stabilizing your nervous system so you can feel grounded and protected in the present moment. Through trauma processing and emotion regulation skills, we target intrusive thoughts and hypervigilance to lessen their impact on your life. This work is deeply respectful of your personal history and strengths, prioritizing a trajectory of safety. Together, we build the necessary internal resources for you to regain control over your environment and experience a gre

Restoring your relationship with food and body image is a journey rooted in self-compassion and practical recovery goals. Our sessions use evidence-based interventions to address the psychological triggers and behavioral patterns associated with eating disorders. By focusing on nutritional balance and emotional resilience, we work toward lasting wellness at your own speed, ensuring every step honors your dignity and your desire for a healthier, freer life.

I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop practical coping skills, and create realistic strategies that support meaningful, lasting change while working toward each client's unique goals.

I use addiction-informed therapy to help clients understand the underlying factors that contribute to substance use and other addictive behaviors. Together, we build healthier coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and develop practical tools to support recovery, prevent relapse, and create lasting, meaningful change.

I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help clients safely process the impact of traumatic experiences while building healthy coping skills. Through a supportive and collaborative approach, we work to reduce the effects of trauma, strengthen emotional resilience, and promote lasting healing at a pace that feels safe and appropriate for each client.