Christina Watts, MS, LPC-A, NCC

About

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Dallas, TX. Works with Depression, Marital and Premarital and Family Conflict. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Depression
• Family Conflict
• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Grief
• Lesbian
• Life Transitions
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• AdlerianBased on Alfred Adler's ideas. Looks at a person's goals, sense of belonging and early family experiences, and encourages connection with others.
• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Family / MaritalTherapy with couples or families together, focused on communication, conflict and the patterns between people.
• FeministConsiders how gender, power and social context affect a person's life and well-being, and aims for an equal relationship between client and therapist.
• Gottman MethodA couples therapy built on research into what makes relationships last. Works on friendship, handling conflict and shared meaning.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Depression, Marital and Premarital, Family Conflict, Anxiety, Bisexual, Body Image, Codependency, Geriatric and Seniors, Grief, Infidelity, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Polyamory & ENM, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly, Stress, Transgender, Women's Issues

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Scott & White Health Plan, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Fees

Individual sessions $90

Payment methods

Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Southern Methodist University

Years in practice

2

Education & qualifications