Cedar Valley Center for Child & Family Therapy, PLLC
3460 Washington Drive Suite 110
Eagan, MN 55122
651-688-0488
www.cedarvalleytherapy.com
“My theoretical orientation is focused on attachment and trauma. All of us have a need for safety and security and these are the foundations I start with in my office and the work I do.”
Christina has worked in the mental health field since 2005 and welcomes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Christina works to form a partnership with her clients to develop and foster growth. She considers relationships to be an integral part of our lives and takes a systemic approach to the therapeutic process. When working with children Christina values the caregiver/child relationship and has caregivers be involved throughout the course of treatment.
Areas of Interest include:
Trauma
Play Therapy
Adoption
Children (2-18)
Parent/Child Relationship
Difficult life changes
Anxiety
Reunification Therapy
Divorce Concerns
Mindfulness
Presentations:
Christina also offers trainings/presentations for communities and other professionals. Some of the topics she presents on are:
· Anxiety and the parent child relationship
· Anxiety in schools
· Trauma
· Play therapy
· Adoption/foster care concerns
· Domestic abuse and mental health
· Self Care
· Sexual assault and abuse
Additional Information:
Service Location: Office Based
Languages Spoken: English
Practice Focus:
Young Child (0-5)
Elementary Age (6-12)
Teen (13-18)
Young Adult (Adopted person; 19+)
Adult (Adopted person)
Adult (Adoptive Parent – Individual)
FamilyBirth/First Parent/Family
Areas of Practice Strength:
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
AttachmentGrief and Loss Related to Adoption
Search & Reunion Support
Adoption Identity (i.e. sense of self-worth; self-esteem…etc.)
Early Traumatic Experiences
Open Adoption
Adoption Identity
Sexual Abuse (Victim)
Treatment Modalities:
Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF – CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Play Therapy: Filial; TheraPlay
updated Spring/2017
