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Christina Cartagena, LPC

Compassionate South Carolina LPC supporting adults
  • Anxiety and stress support
  • Relationship and attachment focus
  • Collaborative evidence-based care

About Christina Cartagena

Christina Cartagena is a licensed therapist practicing in South Carolina who supports individuals facing complex emotional challenges. As an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), she focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns while offering particular support to young adults, women, and people coping with social anxiety, isolation, or relationship difficulties.

Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, aimed at helping clients gain clearer self-understanding and develop healthier coping strategies. Christina cultivates a supportive space for personal growth where clients can process past experiences, build resilience, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Drawing on evidence-based methods, she works with issues such as panic attacks, attachment challenges, workplace stress, and family dynamics. Christina seeks to walk alongside clients, providing steady guidance as they pursue more meaningful connections and practical steps toward improved emotional well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Christina Cartagena have?

Christina Cartagena has 3 years of experience as a therapist.

Is Christina Cartagena a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are SC LPC 8591.

In which languages does Christina Cartagena provide therapy?

Christina provides therapy in English.

Where is Christina Cartagena located?

Christina is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Christina Cartagena as my therapist?

You can work with Christina through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christina Cartagena work with international clients?

Christina Cartagena does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christina Cartagena cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Christina integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns affect present connections, helping clients explore attachment challenges and build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance where the client leads the pace of work and the therapist offers reflection and support to foster self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christina works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Christina offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations within her service area, and maintain continuity of support when in-person meetings are not practical. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt each session format to suit the work clients want to do and the pace that feels most helpful.

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