Christina

Christina Andino

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

Montclair Therapist & Owner of www.mountainstherapy.com, where we see individuals, couples, and families both online and in person. I'm committed to inclusivity and identity-affirming care for diverse communities, including 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC.

About Me

I provide identity-affirming care for individuals, couples, and families from diverse communities. My practice particularly welcomes 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients. I cultivate a supportive space, whether online or in person, where your unique experiences are truly honoured. My approach helps you navigate life’s challenges, ensuring you feel understood and respected. This commitment fosters a strong foundation for your well-being journey.

Approach

From my Montclair office to secure video sessions, clients quickly notice a steady, paced rhythm that balances attentive listening with practical, moment-to-moment skills. Sessions move between gentle inquiry, short mindfulness practices, and targeted experiments you can try between meetings, so shifts happen in how you move through anger, anxiety, relationships, or past hurts. I stay collaborative and concrete—tracking what helps and adjusting together—so progress feels measurable and humane. This way of working often fits adults, couples, and families seeking respectful, skills-based change.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Qualifications


University of Utah

Registrations


NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

LCSW

Florida Department of Health

LCSW

Utah Division of Professional Licensing

LCSW

Service Area


Mountains Therapy

In-person & Online

Montclair, New Jersey

United States

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