Christina Garges
She/Her
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
About
I am inspired by the OCD community — I witness so much openness, bravery, and insight at work. As a therapist, I take a very collaborative approach. I encourage members to participate fully in their own treatment. I'm gentle but will push you when I know you can handle it. With consistent practice, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most effective intervention I've witnessed. I have a history of working with families and teens in the child welfare system, addressing issues related to trauma, attachment, relationship instability, self-esteem, and depression.
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About
I am inspired by the OCD community — I witness so much openness, bravery, and insight at work. As a therapist, I take a very collaborative approach. I encourage members to participate fully in their own treatment. I'm gentle but will push you when I know you can handle it. With consistent practice, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most effective intervention I've witnessed. I have a history of working with families and teens in the child welfare system, addressing issues related to trauma, attachment, relationship instability, self-esteem, and depression.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Central California Alliance for Health, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Gold Coast Health Plan, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, L.A. Care Medi-Cal, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, San Francisco Health Plan, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage
LOCATION
Licensed in California
EDUCATION
- MSW, California State University East Bay (CA) (2017)
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
Christianity
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
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Why our members love working with Christina
L.B.
Jan 15, 2024
what we do in therapy carries over into improved dealing mechanisms and behaviors
A.D.
Aug 22, 2023
The best therapist ever. Please give her a raise. I feel so seen and heard and respected and cared for. I am thriving under her care and guidance.
S.A.
Aug 07, 2023
Christina posses the skill to help me
K.N.
Aug 03, 2023
My therapist is so so great! She really helped me to refocus today and give me a clear perspective.
A.S.
Jul 19, 2023
I am so grateful for Christina. She’s very tolerant of my scatterbrain 💜
E.V.
Jun 05, 2023
Chris into gas walked me through some very challenging stuff but I always feel like she listens and meets me where I am. Even better, she’s helped me be able to identify organically occurring opportunities to practice ERP on my own. I’m very appreciative of her!
E.V.
Mar 15, 2023
We’ve had a couple emotionally charged appointments, and this one was pretty heavy for me. Christina is really sensitive and her approach is trauma-informed while always bringing it back to exposures response. She’s very skilled and I feel really lucky that I’ve been matched up with her.
E.V.
Feb 27, 2023
I had a difficult experience a few days ago that brought back a lot of old compulsions that scared me. Christina showed a lot of empathy but also made me think about how being accountable to myself would benefit me in the long run. She’s very skilled and I’m endlessly grateful for her.
E.V.
Jan 09, 2023
I really appreciate Christina’s innovative and creative approach.
E.V.
Jan 04, 2023
She really listens and is clearly very competent
E.V.
Dec 21, 2022
She’s empathetic, warm, and knowledgeable. I’m feeling optimistic about treatment!
L.W.
Nov 28, 2022
She’s awesome
J.L.
Nov 17, 2022
Really excited about my progress. Hope it sticks
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