What is Therapy?
Therapy is the process of meeting with a licensed mental health professional to help you resolve problematic behaviors, thoughts, feelings and sensations. Through therapy you can change self-destructive behaviors, resolve painful memories, improve relationships and more. With commitment and time you will be able to live a mentally and emotionally healthy life.
The process of therapy starts with me conducting a comprehensive clinical assessment. You and I will meet to develop goals for our work together. I will use a variety of treatment approaches and interventions tailored to your unique needs. I will strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for which you can learn, explore and grow. Therapy may be uncomfortable at times as change creates disequilibrium, however, the gains made in therapy will help you live your best life.
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About
Me
My name is Christina Harney and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I am a second generation Mexican American and was born and raised on the Central Coast. I am the owner of a small telehealth only private practice called Advanced Behavioral Health Care of the Central Coast, LLC. I have a wonderful husband, two children who I live for, a sassy granddaughter and two rambunctious dogs. My life and heart are full which enables me to help others live a healthy and happy life.
As a heterosexual female, and a person of color, I use my personal experience to adjust my interventions to be inclusive and sensitive to the needs of my diverse clientele.
My philosophy for treatment is that as humans, we are naturally geared to move toward health and wellness. Our bodies have a biological imperative for healing through our central nervous system.
I have specialty training in the following treatment modalities: EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing; CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; DBT Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; Ego States Therapy; Perinatal Mental Health and TFCBT Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I use a combination of these modalities in my treatment of clients based on their individual needs.