Christina Colistro, LPC

Christina Colistro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with three years of clinical experience. She blends evidence-based methods - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-informed care - with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and intuitive approaches to help clients regain balance and clarity. Her work emphasizes practical tools for emotional regulation while honoring each person’s unique story and values.

Christina supports individuals and couples ages 12 and up through a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, grief, attachment and relationship difficulties, panic, and women’s issues. She also focuses on self-esteem, self-love, life transitions, and challenges like isolation, guilt, shame, and communication or control struggles. Christina collaborates with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with their goals and circumstances.

Known for honest conversations, nonjudgmental presence, and a touch of humor, Christina seeks to make healing approachable rather than heavy. She encourages clients to break unhelpful patterns and create lives that reflect their values, believing that growth does not have to be perfect to be meaningful. For those ready to begin a new chapter, Christina offers compassionate guidance and practical support.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Christina commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as core tools in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, relationship struggles, and patterns of reactivity.

She also integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore internal parts and promote self-leadership; this approach can be helpful for people working through trauma, shame, or persistent inner conflicts. These methods are explained in clear, practical terms so clients understand how each technique may support their goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and tailors a plan that combines techniques in a way that fits the individual. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent support across different schedules and life situations. This variety of options helps people maintain momentum in their work while choosing the format that feels most comfortable and convenient.