Christina Lacey, LMFT

Christina Lacey is a licensed marriage and family therapist with eight years of practice based in New York. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and the challenges that come with life changes. She also supports concerns such as parenting stress, intimacy issues, self-esteem, bipolar management, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Christina presents herself in a calm, direct way and aims to make therapy understandable and practical.

Christina chose therapy as a second career after raising a family and gaining more clarity about the kind of work she wanted to do. Her experience as a client informs how she listens and responds. She takes a systemic view, noticing how one person’s struggles affect the people around them and looking at relationships as part of the picture.

Her sessions focus on finding concrete steps and noticing strengths. She uses narrative methods to reframe stories people tell about themselves. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set clear goals and track progress over time.

Christina integrates Attachment-Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Emotionally-Focused, and Mindfulness approaches when those methods fit a person’s needs. She measures progress regularly so people can see whether the work is helping. Her style is open, respectful, and practical.

Christina works with individuals and couples who want straightforward support for life transitions, family difficulties, grief, or ongoing mood concerns. She encourages people to start with a brief intake to clarify goals and match expectations.

How her approaches translate to online work

Christina commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change how they connect and respond. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines thoughts and behaviors, and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christina works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs and goals. She checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts methods if something isn’t working well for the client.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow for a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to continue care during a life transition or while managing health-related needs. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your everyday routine.