

I believe that each of us carries more wisdom about our own life than any therapist ever could. My job isn’t to hand you answers, it’s to walk alongside you as you find them. Whatever brought you to this page: a child who’s struggling, a family stuck in the same painful pattern, a relationship that needs tending, or a version of yourself you’re trying to understand, please know that we'll work together and uncover the wise part of you who can help. I work with children, teens, individuals, and families, and I especially love working with parents and kids together.
Hi, I am Dr. Cristina Bautista, Psy.D., LMFT. I have over 12 years of experience in helping children, adolescents, parents, adults, and couples. I am a mother, a military spouse, and a Latina. I believe everyone can use a little help so you may be the best person you can be. If you are being proactive or need a bit of help with current problems I will be able to provide you with tools necessary to overcome anything.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Saint Leo University and have over 15 years of experience working with youth, families, and adults in various clinical settings. I have extensive training in trauma-informed care and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP). I specialize in working with individuals ages 12 and older navigating trauma, abuse, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, self-harm, LGBTQIA+ related issues, eating disorders, neurodivergence, and self-esteem.
Therapy with Lived Wisdom
With over 20 years of experience walking alongside individuals on their healing journeys, I bring more than clinical knowledge—I bring lived understanding. My work is rooted in the mind-body connection, because true healing doesn’t just happen in the mind. It happens in the nervous system, in the body, and in the deeper layers of the self.
Choosing a therapist is a sacred step. If you’re wondering how to choose, I invite you to ask: “Do they do their own work? Have they sat in the depths they’ll be guiding me through?”
I have. I’ve lived the unraveling. I’ve done the deep inner work. And I’ve found my way through.
Now, I offer a steady, compassionate presence to help you find yours. You don’t have to do this alone.
Let me walk with you.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida. I have been trained in trauma informed care, and I am a certified clinical trauma professional. As a clinician, I practice with a person-centered approach. I have experience in working with school aged children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families with a variety of mental health issues. I also have experience in advocating and working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other traumas.
Starting therapy can be scary and intimidating. The first step is curiosity, and look at you- you’re doing your research right now! I will always follow your pace, and want to make sure that you as my client feels comfortable and safe during therapy. Looking forward to doing some amazing work together!
Welcome to my page! My personal life experiences lead me to obtaining a degree in Mental Health Counseling to better understand myself and others. I enjoy the complexities of the human mind and have experience helping those in need of tools to obtain relief from suffering. My interests include anxiety, depression, and complex trauma.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience helping individuals restore balance, build resilience, and reconnect with purpose. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with a compassionate, person-centered style that supports clients in navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
As a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural therapist, I provide a space where every client feels seen, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.
Kokoro—a Japanese word meaning “mind, heart, and spirit”—reflects my belief that healing begins when the whole self is engaged with authenticity and intention.


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