
Christina Octa, LMHC
If you often feel overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or like your brain is working against you, you're not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I specialize in supporting adults who live with ADHD, anxiety, and OCD—especially those who are used to masking, overthinking, and holding themselves to impossibly high standards. Whether you're battling an inner critic, caught in spirals of doubt, or struggling to keep up with life's demands, I’m here to help you feel more grounded, connected, and at ease in your own mind.
As a second-generation immigrant and someone living with chronic illness, I deeply understand what it’s like to carry invisible struggles that others can’t always see or understand. When you’re expected to “push through” all the time, it’s easy to lose touch with your needs, your boundaries, and even your sense of self. Therapy with me is about changing that.
My approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe to be our full selves—without guilt, shame, or apology. I’m currently training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a powerful model that helps you explore the different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion. I also integrate Cognitive Processing Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support your unique goals.
If you struggle with racing thoughts, burnout, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re “too much” and “not enough” all at once—you’re not alone. Together, we’ll work to quiet the inner chaos, challenge unhelpful narratives, and build a life that actually feels good to live in.
You don’t have to keep shrinking yourself to fit into spaces that weren’t made for you. You deserve support that honors your lived experience and helps you take up space, speak your truth, and set boundaries without shame. Let’s create that space—together.