Christina Pruden

Practical, strengths-focused therapy for life transitions

LCSW New Jersey

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Christina

Christina Pruden brings a practical, strengths-based approach to therapy that fits people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, depression, and other life transitions. She centers the work on each person's goals and preferences, collaborating to identify coping skills and community resources that support daily functioning and long-term wellbeing.

Background and approach

Christina draws on training in addiction counseling and advanced work in trauma and cognitive behavioral therapy to inform the care she offers. With a Master of Social Work and the LCSW credential, Christina emphasizes building on clients' resilience while addressing barriers to change.

Her background includes experience across multiple levels of mental health care, which contributes to a flexible approach tailored to individual needs and practical life concerns such as sleep difficulties, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, and career challenges.

She aims to partner with clients who are motivated to use therapy as a tool for clearer values, healthier coping, and improved relationships with themselves and others.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Christina commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and depression and to improve sleep and daily functioning. ACT helps people clarify their values and learn skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that support a meaningful life.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Christina works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the plan remains relevant and effective for each person's situation.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options can make it easier to attend regularly, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina commonly address?

She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self esteem, and compassion fatigue, along with related concerns such as chronic pain and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach blends client-centered work with skills-based strategies drawn from methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and motivational interviewing to meet practical goals and build coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working across multiple levels of mental health care, including roles that informed her work with trauma and addiction.

Where is she licensed and based?

Christina is licensed as an LCSW in New Jersey with licence number NJ LCSW 44SC05984500 and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsGender dysphoriaMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English