Took a leap and started therapy. So far my sessions are going well. She listens to understands, not judgmental and I find it easy to talk to her. I look forward to having more sessions with Christina as navigate my way to heal and be a better me.
Christina DeSantis, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Christina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Christina. View 12 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Massachusetts
Recent reviews
I’ve been seeing Christina for a few years now and she’s been pivotal in helping me to better myself. I can’t highly recommend her enough.
More about Christina
- 11 years' experience
- Female
- LICSW
Hello, my name is Christina DeSantis. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Simmons College. I have been in the Human Services field for over 15 years. I’ve worked as a therapist in various capacities for over 10 years. I have worked with individuals of all ages. The areas in which I have the most exposure are with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, people dealing with life changes, and people who are struggling with emotional distress due to medical conditions. I do not subscribe to one treatment modality in particular. I think it is important to customize treatment based on the person’s individualized needs. I do have experience in using Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
As a therapist, I consider my most important values to be the ability to be open-minded, empathetic and non-judgmental. I believe the thing that sets me apart from other therapists is my ability to be real and authentic but being compassionate at the same time. I strongly believe in honesty within a therapeutic relationship. I commit myself to being honest to the people I work with. In return, I hope to provide a safe space for people to be comfortable and candid. I understand that therapy can be hard work, and taking the steps towards working on you can be scary. My hope is to be a guide in this experience and to offer support as you tackle some of life’s biggest challenges. I look forward to walking through this important journey with you.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Christina DeSantis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346540648.
- LICSW · Massachusetts · 118251 · Expires November 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Christina DeSantis
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Took a leap and started therapy. So far my sessions are going well. She listens to understands, not judgmental and I find it easy to talk to her. I look forward to having more sessions with Christina as navigate my way to heal and be a better me.
I’ve been seeing Christina for a few years now and she’s been pivotal in helping me to better myself. I can’t highly recommend her enough.
Have had a few sessions with Christina and have found her to be very helpful and a great match for me and my needs so far.
Christina has been an amazing addition to my life. I’ve been consistently been seeing her for over 6 months and my life has completely changed around. I feel so heard and seen. I feel like I found a friend in her (except that she’ll always support me ☺️) you better take argentage of it before she becomes too demanded ! Never letting her go !
Christina DeSantis is amazing! I was struggling emotionally for years!! Until I met her and she helped steer me on a path towards my goals, health, growth and openess. I truly appreciate everything she's does. I feel like I'm in a much better headspace and more confident in myself! Thank you ❤️
She has just been the best person I’ve met this year ! Going back into therapy was difficult, I was matched with 3 therapist before I found her so don’t give up people. We get along and she is like a friend whom I pay to talk with
Christina makes me feel safe and comfortable! I don't feel judged or worried. She's open, honest, informative, and patient. I'm so happy have Christina as my therapist!
She is amazing! Highly reccomend!
Christina is amazing. She's such a genuine, kind person. I've been working with her for a couple months now and she's transformed the way I think through things and process my emotions for the better. I couldn't recommend her enough.
I really love Christina DeSantis, She is really open to talk to me and listen to me. Sometimes I disappear when I am on my worse but she still checks on me even if I don't respond. I hope she is doing well and taking care of her mentally as well as she is taking care of others mentally.
I'm new with Christina, but so far she's been so wonderful, understanding, and has provided me with actual resources that I need.
I appreciate how engaging and thoughtful she is.
Frequently asked questions
Does Christina DeSantis offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Christina DeSantis works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Christina DeSantis speak?
Christina DeSantis speaks English.
How many years of experience does Christina DeSantis have?
Christina DeSantis has 11 years of experience.
Where is Christina DeSantis licensed to practice?
Christina DeSantis is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Does Christina DeSantis accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Christina DeSantis does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Christina DeSantis offer?
Christina DeSantis offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Christina DeSantis?
Christina DeSantis can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Christina DeSantis?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.