Christina Mercado

Christina Mercado is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor who understands that everyone can benefit from therapy. She believes in the numerous advantages therapy provides, whether clients seek to process daily stressors or identify thought patterns that hinder their progress. Christina specializes in working with adults facing challenges such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Trauma. She is well-versed in addressing a broad range of concerns, including co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, stress management, life transitions, and boundary setting. With experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, Christina adopts a person-centered approach in her clinical practice. She effectively utilizes modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor her treatment to the needs of each individual client. Her goal is to empower clients by equipping them with skills that enhance their quality of life and facilitate lasting change. Christina is dedicated to creating an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment that encourages clients to open up about their experiences. She recognizes that building a strong rapport is the cornerstone of successful therapeutic outcomes.