Christine Lustig Ortiz

Christine Lustig Ortiz

Licensed Therapist, MA, LMFT

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My nature is calm and easygoing, and I'll bring my authentic self to OCD therapy so you can get help for even your darkest and most intrusive fears. I want to provide you with tools so Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) becomes a natural part of your lifestyle. I will hold you accountable with compassion and understanding — and without pressure. Therapy is hard work, but it's worth every ounce of the effort you put into helping yourself. My other areas of focus include PTSD, trauma adversity, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and multicultural relationships.

Location

Licensed in California

About

Clinical Expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Children and Adolescents

LGBTQ+ affirming

Cultural competencies

Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Agnosticism, Atheism

Education

California Graduate Institute

Insurance

Plans accepted by Christine

Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services, Western Health Advantage,

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Why our members love working with Christine

S.L.

S.L.

Good experience
Nov 17, 2025

Christine is an incredible therapist. She’s given me the space to talk through what I need and provides insight and support to help me break my OCD cycle and keep perspective in a functional and sustainable way. I’ve improved so much and can feel the consistent change in my day to day life. She has helped me to build the tools to work through tough moments and to keep my OCD events moderate. I can recognize my own thought patterns and keep myself out of the OCD spiral by using what I’ve learned in session. I’m so grateful to have Christine’s support as I navigate through growth and change in my life. She’s helped me to overcome so much.

H.L.

H.L.

Good experience
Oct 29, 2025

Christine has been more than helpful! I finally feel like myself again and that is all I could have asked for.

K.C.

K.C.

Good experience
Sep 18, 2024

Christine is the absolute best. Super intelligent, encouraging, kind. NOCD and Christine have given me the tools to live my fullest life. Absolutely life changing. 🦋

J.K.

J.K.

Good experience
Jan 25, 2024

I always feel supported

J.K.

J.K.

Good experience
Jan 3, 2024

Christine is an excellent therapist she keeps me on track and redirects me when I begin to go off topic with my goals

J.K.

J.K.

Good experience
Nov 22, 2023

I work with therapist all day every day and christine is by far one of the best I'm super glad she's my therapist and not a coworker of mine

J.K.

J.K.

Good experience
Nov 17, 2023

I've said it once and I'll say it again christine is a great therapist

J.K.

J.K.

Good experience
Nov 16, 2023

I feel that christine listens to my needs and struggles

a.p.

a.p.

Good experience
Nov 11, 2023

She is my best first therapist in the United States. She is culturally sensitive, honor my culture, great body language and listening skills. She makes effort to understand me.

J.K.

J.K.

Good experience
Nov 9, 2023

She's great

a.p.

a.p.

Good experience
Oct 27, 2023

She is an incredible therapist. Great broaching and willing to understand my cultural background.

J.K.

J.K.

Good experience
Oct 22, 2023

She's one of the best therapists I've met

G.M.

G.M.

Good experience
Sep 26, 2023

Christine was so kind and supportive. I’m so excited to have her as my therapist.

M.M.

M.M.

Good experience
Sep 19, 2023

Thank you!

D.K.

D.K.

Good experience
Aug 24, 2023

I am so touched by Christine’s professionalism and empathy. I look so forward to our next sessions.

M.M.

M.M.

Good experience
Aug 4, 2023

It was great

M.M.

M.M.

Good experience
Aug 1, 2023

I feel relieved 😌

Y.M.

Y.M.

Good experience
Jul 27, 2023

Christine is knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging to work with me on my OCD. I really appreciate her and am looking forward to working with her.

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