Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Decatur, GA
Cristiana Psychotherapy provides a compassionate, inclusive space for clients to achieve personal growth through holistic therapeutic approaches. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in addressing complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges using evidence-based methods like Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our practice emphasizes body-mind integration, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and spiritual exploration, empowering clients to develop self-awareness, healthier boundaries, and authentic self-expression. We combine clinical expertise with creative modalities to deliver personalized care that fosters emotional resilience and transformative healing. 
Services
Somatic Experiencing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Psychedelic Integration
Couples Counseling
Group Therapy
Spiritual Exploration
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized trauma therapy expertise
- Our practice integrates somatic, cognitive, and spiritual approaches
- We provide LGBTQ+ affirming and non-traditional relationship support
- Our therapist holds a Master of Arts in Humanistic Psychology
- We combine clinical methods with creative expression techniques
What people say
Genuinely lovely person
Fantastic therapist
Navigating conflict with ease
Improved relationships
Transformative tools
Services
Somatic Experiencing
This body-focused therapy resolves trauma by regulating nervous system responses. Using somatic awareness techniques, it helps clients release stored tension and develop present-moment grounding skills. Particularly effective for anxiety and trauma recovery, this approach fosters mind-body integration through gentle, guided physical awareness exercises.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Evidence-based CBT identifies and reframes negative thought patterns causing emotional distress. Through structured sessions, clients learn to recognize cognitive distortions like catastrophizing and develop practical tools for managing anxiety and depression through behavioral experiments and thought journaling techniques.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR facilitates trauma resolution through bilateral brain stimulation during controlled memory reprocessing. This intensive therapy helps clients reframe traumatic experiences using guided visualization and tapper devices, particularly effective for acute trauma and complex childhood wounds with measurable symptom reduction.
Mindfulness Therapy
Mindfulness training develops present-moment awareness through meditation and sensory grounding techniques. Clients learn to observe thoughts without judgment, reducing 'monkey mind' patterns through customized practices that enhance emotional regulation and cultivate inner peace in daily life.
Internal Family Systems
IFS therapy explores internal 'parts' creating emotional conflicts through compassionate self-inquiry. By identifying protective mechanisms and accessing core 'Self' awareness, clients develop internal harmony through dialogue with different aspects of their psyche using structured visualization techniques.
People
Cristiana Valenti
Therapist & Founder
Master's trained therapist with 15+ years experience in trauma recovery, specializing in somatic approaches and LGBTQ+ affirming care. Integrates creative expression with clinical expertise to support emotional healing and personal growth.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, CBT, and Internal Family Systems with mindfulness and creative expression techniques.
Do you offer couples therapy?
Yes, I specialize in helping couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen relationships through tailored counseling.
What mental health issues do you treat?
I address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, OCD, existential concerns, and self-esteem issues.
Are group therapy sessions available?
Yes, I offer biweekly U-Group sessions focusing on connection, family dynamics, and modern loneliness.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50-60 minutes, with extended options available for intensive work.
What makes your practice unique?
I integrate shamanic practices, spiritual exploration, and artistic expression with evidence-based clinical techniques.
