Cristina Chua Therapy
Therapy for OCD and Anxiety
Why I started helping people
with OCD and anxiety
My journey as an OCD and Anxiety Therapist began from a deeply personal place. When I struggled with OCD and anxiety, finding effective help was challenging. The treatments I encountered often felt harsh, terrifying, and disempowering, leaving me searching for a gentler, more compassionate path to healing.
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After working with multiple OCD therapists without success, I found solace in trauma therapy. Applying gentle trauma-informed techniques to my OCD and anxiety, I finally began to heal and reclaim my life. This experience led me to realize that the fields of trauma therapy and neuroscience offer valuable insights for treating OCD and anxiety.
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Combining my background as a therapist and coach, I developed a unique approach that integrates the most effective elements of Havening Techniques, I-CBT, ACT, and IFS, along with new tools and frameworks inspired by my own experiences. Now, having recovered from OCD and anxiety, it is my greatest joy to help others find relief and rediscover the fullness of life.
My Training
Cristina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in NYC. She earned her MSW from the Silberman School of Social Work and holds a BA in International Relations from Brown University. With a diverse background in family counseling, trauma therapy, youth empowerment, and social work training, Cristina now dedicates herself full-time to private practice.
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She is a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner, a somatic and neuroscience based approach to navigating trauma, anxiety and stressful life experiences. She’s adapted the Havening Techniques® approach for OCD. She is also trained in I-CBT (Inference-based CBT for OCD), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for OCD, and IFS (Internal Family Systems) and IFS for OCD. Cristina also brings in her knowledge of Mindful Self-Compassion and holistic healing practices such as mindfulness, breath work, yoga, and aromatherapy.
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Currently, Cristina is developing online coaching courses to support individuals healing from OCD, further extending her commitment to empowering others on their journey to recovery.
Work with Me
I provide therapy for OCD, Anxiety and Life Transitions to residents of New York State.
Currently, I have a waitlist for my private practice. If you’d like to join the waitlist, please message me below.
When a spot opens, I will contact you directly to set up a free 30 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together.
I accept the following insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Optum plans (including Oscar, UnitedHealthcare and Oxford).
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I also accept out of network benefits and can provide you with a superbill to get reimbursement from your insurance company.