About Me

Christina Wade

Hi, I’m so glad you’re here!

If you’ve been carrying a lot, feeling disconnected, or wondering why things feel harder than they should, take a deep breath. You don’t have to hold it all alone anymore.

I’m a licensed therapist, and for over 20 years, I’ve helped adults work through the messy, painful, and confusing parts of life—things like anxiety, trauma, people-pleasing, burnout, or that quiet sense that something just isn’t right.

What you’re feeling isn’t a weakness. It’s often how your body and mind have adapted to keep you safe in a world that hasn’t always supported who you are. Healing isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about reconnecting with your truth, with support that feels safe, steady, and real.

Maybe you’ve spent years showing up for everyone but yourself. Maybe you’re tired of pretending you’re fine. If you’re ready to slow down, be honest, and finally feel like you, I’m here to help you find your way back—with compassion, clarity, and care.

What I Can Help You With

I offer therapy that supports you in working through what feels stuck, heavy, or overwhelming. Here are some areas I specialize in:

Anxiety and Burnout

Reduce overwhelm, manage stress, and feel more calm, clear, and in control.

Trauma

Gently process past experiences and feel safer, stronger, and more present in your body.

People-Pleasing & Perfectionism

Break old patterns, set healthy boundaries, and start honoring your own needs.

LGBTQ+ Identity & Life Transitions

Affirming support for exploring identity, navigating change, and living more fully as yourself.

Shame & Disconnection

Heal self-doubt and reconnect with who you are beneath fear, guilt, or silence.

Addiction & Recovery

Explore the root of your struggles and stay supported through lasting, meaningful recovery.

How I Show Up in Therapy

I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, real, and rooted in mutual respect. Here’s what you can expect when we work together:

Collaborative

We work together. Therapy is shaped by your goals, not a rigid treatment plan.

Direct and honest

You’ll get real, caring feedback—with kindness and respect for your truth.

Trauma-informed

Your safety matters. We’ll go at a pace that respects your nervous system.

Evidence-based

I use proven tools like Motivational Interviewing , DBT, mindfulness, and somatics—adapted to your needs.

Lived-experience informed

As a BIPOC lesbian therapist, I bring care, insight, and cultural humility to our work.

Affirming surgery assessments

Compassionate, non-pathologizing evaluations with no gatekeeping or unnecessary barriers.

Empowering change through the Centered Self Therapy

What to Expect in My Sessions

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable—but you won’t have to do it alone. Here’s what our work might look like:

First sessions often bring calm and relief

Clients feel seen, not fixed—often for the first time in a long time.

We begin where you are

We’ll explore what’s most present, urgent, or unclear—no pressure to figure it all out.

We shape the path together

You’ll get care that’s clear, honest, and aligned with your truth and readiness.

I Welcome You, Just As You Are

If something inside you is asking for space, care, or change, you don’t have to ignore it. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready to begin again, I’m here to listen.

I offer a free 20–30 minute consultation so we can talk about what you’re needing, answer any questions, and see if working together feels like the right fit.

You deserve therapy that truly sees you—care that honors where you’ve been and supports where you’re going.

Let’s take the first step, together.