Christina Chong, LMFT
Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overly clinical. It can be a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, talking things through, and making sense of what’s going on in your life.
My story
I've always been someone who embraces personal growth - how can I be better, stronger, kinder - but I've also learned firsthand that growth often comes with uncertainty. Throughout my life, many of my biggest challenges emerged during major transitions: experiencing loss, navigating relationships, changing careers, facing the challenges of pregnancy, and then becoming a mom (twice!).
What I've noticed over the years is that the details changed, but the pattern stayed pretty consistent: big change, bigger anxiety. Whenever life felt uncertain, my mind would go into overdrive. I'd overthink, second-guess myself, imagine worst-case scenarios, and put pressure on myself to have everything figured out before taking the next step.
During that season, my faith also became an important source of comfort and perspective. While it didn't remove the uncertainty, it reminded me that I didn't have to carry it alone. Learning to trust God through difficult seasons helped me find steadiness in the midst of change and continues to be an important part of my own life today.
Those experiences are a big part of what led me to become a therapist. Today, I help people navigate many of those same struggles - life transitions, parenthood, anxiety, relationship challenges, stress, and burnout. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can better understand yourself, gain insight into your recurring patterns, learn practical tools for managing life's challenges, and build the confidence to move forward, even when life feels uncertain.
My experience
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Miami.
Throughout my career, I've worked with children, adolescents, and adults across outpatient, day treatment, and residential settings, supporting individuals facing a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges. My experience includes individual and group therapy, psychoeducational workshops, and several years of life coaching focused on helping people create meaningful change.
In addition to my work as a therapist, I've also spent time working outside the mental health field, giving me firsthand experience with many of the pressures that come with professional life. I understand what it's like to balance competing priorities, navigate workplace dynamics, manage high expectations, and juggle career responsibilities alongside the demands of everyday life. That perspective allows me to connect with many clients who are trying to succeed at work while also caring for themselves, their relationships, and their families.
Over time, I found myself especially drawn to working with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, parenthood, stress and burnout, and relationship challenges. I am continually inspired by the resilience people show during difficult seasons of life, and I value the opportunity to help clients gain clarity, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change with greater confidence and self-compassion.
While my clinical training guides my work, my experiences as a wife, mother of two, daughter, sister, and friend have deepened my appreciation for how complex and meaningful life's different seasons can be.
What we can work on together
Many of the people I work with aren't necessarily in crisis. On the outside, they may be managing work, relationships, parenting, and daily responsibilities just fine. But internally, they're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next.
You may find yourself constantly overwhelmed, struggling to manage anxiety, feeling stretched too thin, navigating a major life transition, or carrying the weight of responsibilities without enough space to care for yourself.
Together, we can work on:
Managing anxiety, worry, and overthinking
Navigating life transitions and periods of uncertainty
Adjusting to pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood
Coping with stress, burnout, and feeling emotionally overwhelmed
Improving communication and strengthening relationships
My approach draws from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we'll work to better understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop tools for managing life's challenges, and build confidence to move toward the life you want.
You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Sometimes the first step is simply having a space where you can slow down, reflect, and feel supported as you navigate what's next.
Building self-confidence and self-compassion
Setting healthy boundaries and reducing people-pleasing
Processing grief, loss, and changes in identity
Clarifying your values and creating a life that feels more aligned with who you are