Business Details
Holistic Mental Health Therapy in Decatur, GA
Cristiana Psychotherapy is a private practice dedicated to providing holistic, client-centered therapeutic services. Founded on principles of compassion and inclusivity, our approach integrates somatic, cognitive, and mindfulness-based techniques to address complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. With over 15 years of professional experience, our lead therapist combines academic expertise in Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology with shamanic practices and psychedelic integration to support clients in achieving emotional regulation and self-acceptance.We specialize in serving diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating non-traditional relationships, through personalized treatment plans that emphasize embodied healing and spiritual exploration. Our practice prioritizes creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can develop communication skills, break harmful patterns, and cultivate authentic self-expression.
Services
Somatic Experiencing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Couples Therapy
Art Therapy
Psychedelic Integration
Group Therapy
Spiritual Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in trauma-informed therapy
- Our practice integrates somatic and mindfulness-based approaches
- Specialized expertise in LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationship counseling
- Personalized treatment plans with evidence-based methodologies
- Compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic environment
What people say
Compassionate and supportive
Effective trauma treatment
Safe non-judgmental space
Improved relationship communication
Personalized therapeutic tools
Services
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing helps clients resolve trauma by regulating nervous system responses through body awareness techniques. This approach addresses fight/flight reactions, helping clients develop present-moment grounding skills. By focusing on physiological sensations, clients learn to reduce trauma triggers and achieve emotional stability.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT identifies and reframes negative thought patterns causing anxiety and depression. Through structured exercises, clients learn to recognize cognitive distortions like catastrophizing and develop healthier thinking habits. This evidence-based approach builds practical skills for managing emotional distress.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories. Clients develop safe mental spaces before addressing trauma, using handheld tappers during sessions. This technique helps store traumatic memories differently, reducing intrusive thoughts and emotional distress.
Mindfulness Therapy
Mindfulness training develops present-moment awareness through meditation and sensory focus. Clients learn to observe thoughts without judgment, reducing 'monkey mind' patterns. This practice builds emotional regulation skills applicable to daily life challenges.
Internal Family Systems
IFS therapy explores internal 'parts' contributing to emotional patterns. Clients identify and communicate with different aspects of themselves to achieve inner harmony. This approach cultivates self-compassion and integrates fragmented experiences for improved mental well-being.
People
Cristiana Valenti
Therapist and Owner
Cristiana Valenti holds a Master of Arts in Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology. With 15+ years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, mindfulness practices, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. Her integrative approach combines somatic techniques with spiritual exploration.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness practices, and Internal Family Systems tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer couples therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide specialized couples therapy focusing on communication improvement, conflict resolution, and relationship harmony for all partnership types.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions are $150/hour and couples sessions are $175/hour with flexible payment options available.
Do you accept insurance?
We don't accept insurance directly but provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance provider.
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, depression management, and relationship counseling with LGBTQ+ affirming care.
