My therapeutic style is collaborative, authentic, compassionate and client-centered. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment that centers on client needs. Each therapy session promotes personal growth and success!
Trained in family systems, addiction and recovery. D. Christina Gietzen uses a multimodal, eclectic approach to help individuals work through relationship challenges.
Having recovered from codependency myself I understand intimately the difficulties that come with issue. I have learned what drives this issue and how to correct it.
Codependency is a tough habit to break. It is typically paired with a desire to help others, but we can become so consumed with someone elses life that we completely lose sight of our own. This can impact our ability to care for ourselves. This can impact our relationships with others. Getting help from a trained professional can offer some tools and self-insight that will help to break off the unhealthy parts of this habit, while still maintaining the parts of helping and supporting others that our clients enjoy.
Feel stuck in your relationship with a loved one? Feel like might have lost yourself and confused with where you stand? With extensive training and experience working in a Los Angeles-based group practice, my specializations include expertise in codependency. I offer a 15 min free consultation, feel free to reach out to see if we're a good fit!
I am dedicated to helping individuals recognize and overcome patterns of codependent behavior. My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, empowering you to develop healthier relationships and a stronger sense of self.
My approach to treating codependency involves utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, and boundary-setting techniques. By helping clients accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment and commit to actions aligned with their values, I guide them in breaking free from codependent patterns. Through mindfulness practices, clients learn to stay present and develop greater self-awareness, while boundary-setting techniques empower them to establish and maintain healthy relationships. My goal is to support clients in building a stronger sense of self-worth and emotional resilience, leading to more fulfilling and balanced connections with others.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Codependents often report exhaustion and identity fusion (also called fragmentation). I have extensive experience and training to address codependent compulsions and help you find a consistent and confident sense of self.