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Online therapist

Kristina Bravo

Calm, practical therapy for family challenges

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
21 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kristina

Kristina Bravo is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on family and parenting concerns and related relationship issues. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what families are facing. Parents can expect calm, steady guidance aimed at practical changes they can use at home.

Kristina draws on two decades of clinical experience to help people manage stress and navigate transitions. Her work blends attention to the body and the past with straightforward therapeutic tools.

Background and approach

Kristina’s background includes practices such as Vipassana meditation and yoga alongside depth psychologies that attend to unconscious material. She also names the role of intergenerational influences and ancestral traditions in shaping how people relate and cope. Over 21 years in practice, Kristina has learned from many clients about what helps in healing.

She pays attention to patterns in attachment, communication, and family-of-origin dynamics. This informs how she frames problems and suggests concrete steps toward change. Kristina is experienced supporting people around trauma and abuse, mood and panic concerns, and issues tied to sexuality and identity, including LGBT matters.

She also works with clients facing intellectual disability, autism spectrum concerns, somatization, and social anxiety. Her aim is to tailor practical strategies to each person’s needs. Kristina holds the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, TX LMFT 202168.

She practices from Texas and conducts sessions in English. Her approach aims to be collaborative, respectful, and grounded in everyday life.

Therapeutic methods that translate well to online care

Kristina uses evidence-informed practices that bring attention to both body and history. One approach she draws on attends to somatic experience and the ways trauma shows up in the body; this involves noticing physical sensations and learning simple practices to reduce intense reactions, which can help with panic, post-traumatic stress, and chronic stress. Another strand in her work comes from depth-oriented psychotherapy that looks at recurring patterns and family-of-origin influences; this helps people understand why they repeat certain behaviors and how to shift them with guided reflection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristina works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they experiment with techniques and adjust the plan as needs change so therapy fits into daily life and parenting routines.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face when discussing sensitive topics. Phone sessions can be a simpler option for short check-ins, while live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to share quick updates and get support between longer sessions. These formats help parents and caregivers access consistent help without major schedule disruption.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Kristina help with?
She works with concerns like LGBT issues, relationship struggles, family and parenting topics, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication, mood difficulties, and sexuality.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
The style blends body-aware practices and depth psychology with practical strategies. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on clear steps people can try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
Kristina has 21 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for Kristina?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, TX LMFT 202168, and she practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can sessions be done online or by phone?
Yes. Kristina offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
Experience
21 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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