Cristina Primerano

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

• Women's Issues
• Depression
• OCD
• ADHD
• Codependency

• Women's Issues

  With a Bachelor's in Women's Studies and extensive experience in women's issues, I bring unique insight to how gender impacts mental health. I understand societal pressures, gender expectations, and systemic challenges affecting women's wellbeing. My background helps me address perfectionism, people-pleasing, body image, relationships, and workplace stress through a feminist-informed approach, empowering women to reclaim their authentic selves and challenge limiting beliefs.

• Depression

  I specialize in treating depression using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches that address both symptoms and root causes. My experience includes working with major depression, persistent low mood, and seasonal patterns. I help clients challenge negative thought cycles, develop effective coping strategies, and rebuild purpose and connection. Through personalized treatment combining traditional therapy with mindfulness techniques, I support clients in creating lasting change and hope.

• OCD

  I work with OCD using evidence-based approaches that help clients break free from intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. My experience includes contamination fears, checking behaviors, moral scrupulosity, and pure obsessions. I understand how exhausting OCD can be and provide compassionate support while teaching practical management strategies. Through structured treatment, clients learn to reduce anxiety, challenge OCD thinking patterns, and reclaim control over their daily lives.

• ADHD

  I work with ADHD clients to address challenges with attention, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. My approach helps individuals understand their ADHD brain and develop practical organizational strategies. I provide support for ADHD-related anxiety, rejection sensitivity, and self-esteem issues. Through personalized treatment, clients learn to work with their ADHD rather than against it, building on strengths while developing effective management tools.

• Codependency

  I help clients overcome codependent patterns that leave them exhausted from constantly prioritizing others' needs. My approach addresses people-pleasing, boundary issues, and fear of disappointing others. I support individuals in recognizing codependent cycles, developing healthy relationship dynamics, and learning to value their own needs. Through treatment, clients build self-worth independent of others' approval and create balanced relationships based on mutual respect.