Individuals
Men and women navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity, relationships, and self-worth. A grounded space to slow down and feel like yourself again.
Christina Armstrong, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Orange County, CA
A space to be heard, understood, and supported.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving individuals, couples, and families in Orange County, California, and online across California and Colorado.
Who I work with
You don't have to
figure this out alone.
Couples
Partners working through conflict, disconnection, or rebuilding trust. I also support engaged couples preparing for marriage using Prepare/Enrich.
Families
Supporting families through change, communication challenges, and healing. Room for every voice at the table.
About
About Christina
Christina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who grew up as a German-American dual citizen, completing her clinical training in Germany before pursuing graduate school in the United States. She brings deep cross-cultural awareness and over ten years of experience across residential, hospital, recovery, and faith-based settings.
Christina specializes in life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and women's issues. She is EMDR trained and works with individuals, couples, and families, including engaged couples preparing for marriage. She approaches every person with genuine curiosity and respect for their unique story, and considers it a privilege to create the kind of relationship where real healing becomes possible.
Process
Getting started is simple.
01
Reach out
Book a free 15-minute consultation so we can see if we're a good fit.
02
Schedule a session
Together we'll identify what you're working through and set a direction.
03
Begin the work
Sessions designed around your goals, at whatever pace works for you.
FAQ
Common questions
What does therapy cost, and do you accept insurance?+
My fee is $200 for individual sessions and $250 for couples or family sessions. I'm a private-pay therapist and don't bill insurance directly. If you have questions about fees, bring it up in our free consultation and I'm happy to talk through it.
Where are you located, and do you offer online therapy?+
I see clients in person in Costa Mesa and Mission Viejo in Orange County, California. I also offer secure telehealth sessions for anyone in California or Colorado. If you're not local to Orange County or simply prefer meeting from home, online sessions work just as well and are just as personal.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?+
If something feels stuck, heavy, or quietly unmanageable, that's a meaningful signal. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of my clients come in simply wanting to understand themselves better, communicate more openly, or move through a transition with more clarity. A free consultation is the easiest way to see if it feels like the right fit.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?+
If something feels stuck, heavy, or quietly unmanageable, that's a meaningful signal. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of my clients come in simply wanting to understand themselves better, communicate more openly, or move through a transition with more clarity. A free consultation is the easiest way to see if it feels like the right fit.
What is your approach to therapy?+
My approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative. I draw from attachment-based, systemic, and emotion-focused work, and I tailor each session to the person in front of me. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. I believe in showing up with curiosity, presence, and honesty, and in building a relationship where real change becomes possible.
How long does therapy typically take?+
It depends on what you're working through and what you're hoping for. Some clients come for a few months around a specific transition; others stay longer for deeper, ongoing work. We'll check in regularly about how things are progressing and what you need, so the pace always belongs to you.
What does a marriage and family therapist do?+
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is a mental health clinician trained to treat individuals, couples, and families through a relational lens. That means we look not only at what you're feeling, but at the relationships and patterns shaping how you experience yourself and others. LMFTs are licensed to diagnose and treat mental health concerns and are trained extensively in working with relationship dynamics.
Do you work with people of different faiths, backgrounds, or identities?+
Absolutely. I work with clients across cultures, identities, faiths, and life experiences, and I see that diversity as a gift to the therapeutic relationship. Having grown up between Germany and the United States, I bring genuine cross-cultural awareness and a deep respect for each person's unique story and worldview.
Let's talk
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment, just a conversation.
I typically respond within 24 hours