Christa Zummo
Licensed Therapist, MS, LMFT
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I became a therapist because I believe in the power of connection, empathy, and understanding. I work closely with members to understand their specific obsessions and compulsions, using gradual exposure to feared situations while helping them resist compulsive behaviors. I also integrate mindfulness and acceptance strategies to foster self-awareness and compassion. My goal is to help you regain control of your life and reduce the interference of OCD, leading to improved well-being. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, couples issues, and life transitions.
I became a therapist because I believe in the power of connection, empathy, and understanding. I work closely with members to understand their specific obsessions and compulsions, using gradual exposure to feared situations while helping them resist compulsive behaviors. I also integrate mindfulness and acceptance strategies to foster self-awareness and compassion. My goal is to help you regain control of your life and reduce the interference of OCD, leading to improved well-being. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, couples issues, and life transitions.
Location
Licensed in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, Utah
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics
Education
Mercy College
Insurance
Plans accepted by Christa
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Curative, EMI Health, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Partners Direct Health, Regence Blue Cross, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Christa
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
Mental health is something I have been interested in since I became a parent. I wanted to make sure that I was providing my son with the best possible start to life with me as his mom. I was able to understand that although our past informs our future behaviors we are ultimately in charge. When we get into a cycle of trying to analyze every thought we can get ourselves stuck in a spiral that we cannot get out of. But we can! When we better understand that our thoughts are just that, thoughts, we learn that we can live the life we want despite the thoughts/fears that pop into our head.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
My personality. I'm open, and I do share life experiences or even identify some similarities, just so that you don't feel alone in some of your thoughts. I'm human, and you're human, and we're humans together. I'm a person, not just a professional. I genuinely really care about how you're doing, and it brings me a lot of joy to see you improve and see you doing better.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want to help you go from hopeless to feeling more hopeful, and learn that you can handle your thoughts. Thoughts are just thoughts. Thoughts are not facts. Anything in life is possible, but it doesn't mean it's probable, right? When you really start to adapt the response prevention messages that we use in therapy, you start to feel better. You start to understand, "My thoughts are just thoughts, and I can't control every thought that comes to my brain. That's why it's called an intrusive thought. But what I do know now, what I'm learning, is that I can control what I do with those thoughts."
My message to you if you're struggling right now
You've got this. It may seem hard, it may seem tough, but just know that you're never going to be where you are today, because every day is a different experience, and every day is a lesson. Even when you feel like you're falling back or taking a few steps back, it's never as much as you really think it is. The arrow has to be pulled back before it can get pushed forward. Progress over perfection!
Why our members love working with Christa
S.S.
Christa is always fantastic, she makes the sessions so interesting and enjoyable. I always learn so much from each session and it makes me very happy and really helps with my anxiety. A+++
O.B.
Christa is so personable, dedicated, and has a knack for getting to the root of things. I'm so grateful to be working with her!
S.S.
Christa is so awesome! Fantastic knowledge of how to handle anxiety. I feel great after each session. Learning lots of stuff from her. Thank you
C.S.
I could not recommend Christa enough. She has changed my life.
M.P.
I had my first session with Christa and I am feeling very confident in my treatment plan! She is very well educated and wants me to improve just as much as I do! I’m excited for more sessions with Christa!
A.J.
Christa is awesome! She doesn't sugar coat your OCD and is very honest and truthful about what OCD does to you. I needed someone like Christa to help me start healing, she is helping me more than I could have imagined. Thank you Christa.
C.S.
Christa has changed my life for the better. I am very grateful for our connection and her phenomenal advice. She is creative with ERP and has made me fully understand the purpose of it.
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