- Communication skills
- Intimacy work
- Sexual concerns
About Christine
Christine Rodriguez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people untangle relationship and intimacy problems. She focuses on restoring connection after conflicts, improving communication, and addressing sexual concerns and codependency. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at people who want clearer steps and real changes.
She uses tools from several evidence-informed approaches. In sessions she helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck, practice new ways of talking, and try small experiments that build trust and closeness. Christine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to deepen emotional bonds.
Christine earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2017. She also completed a Sexual Health Certificate Program in Sex Therapy and Sex Education at the University of Michigan in 2024. Her credential is LCSW, a California license for clinical social work.
Many people come to her for relationship strain, infidelity, intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, and concerns tied to identity and sexuality. She also supports those working through attachment difficulties, codependency, non-monogamous relationship questions, and concerns related to kink or alternative sexual culture.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Christine offers concrete communication skills, exercises for rebuilding fondness and admiration, and steps to address sexual problems. She works with each person to set clear goals and track progress over time.
Approach-driven online support for relationships and intimacy
Many of Christine's methods translate well to online work because they focus on conversation, real-time feedback, and short practice exercises. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns shape adult relationships and helps people name and change those patterns to feel closer to partners. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors - clients learn to spot unhelpful thinking, test new beliefs, and practice different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve communication. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the emotions under conflict and helps partners respond to each other's needs in ways that build trust and safety.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to use and how quickly to move between them.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for focused work from wherever a client is located within the therapist's service area. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by audio, while others use video for skills practice and emotional work; Christine will help choose what works best for each client's needs and schedule.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Christine commonly address?
She helps people with relationship and intimacy problems, anxiety and stress, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Christine also works with codependency, attachment issues, non-monogamy questions, and sexual concerns.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her approach combines practical skill-building with emotional work. She uses methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to change thoughts and deepen emotional connection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christine has four years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on relationship and sexual health concerns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds a Master of Social Work and the credential LCSW. Her license is listed as CA LCSW in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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