Cristin Shea (She/Her)

LAC
Accepting Clients

I’m a collaborative, client-centered therapist who offers a steady, thoughtful space for reflection, growth, and emotional healing.

Associate Professional Counselor in Hawthorne, NJ
Supervised by Shannon Pavas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Going through changes that feel heavier than expected? Maybe you’re adjusting to a new phase of life, navigating parenting or postpartum challenges, or carrying the weight of past experiences. If stress or anxiety is making it hard to feel like yourself, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with people looking for steadiness, support, and a space to breathe and heal.

My Background and Approach

My path to becoming a therapist wasn’t a straight line. After time in the fashion industry, where I learned the importance of care, connection, and listening, I found my way into mental health. My approach is person-centered and humanistic, grounded in mindfulness and meditation. I support individuals navigating substance use, serious mental health concerns, autism, and family or relational challenges, always tailoring therapy to the person in front of me.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that all people have inherent worth and an innate capacity to heal. I value dignity, respect, and compassion, and I believe meaningful change happens in spaces where people feel truly seen and understood. Healing looks different for everyone, and I approach therapy with curiosity, openness, and deep respect for each person’s lived experience. My hope is to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where growth can unfold at a pace that feels right for you.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Family Conflict Pregnancy and Postpartum
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English

Reach out to Cristin