My approach to online psychotherapy in New York
Creative Now Therapy, Empowering Approaches for women & queer adults
Online psychotherapy with Cristina Maria Fort Garcés (Cris), psychotherapist.
Individual Psychotherapy for Women, Queer, & Trans folks in New York looking to address toxic shame, negative self-talk, life transitions, depression, & anxiety.
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When the world doesn’t make space for you…
It can feel impossible to live authentically, especially as a woman, queer, or trans person navigating the complexities of your identity. It’s a world where you have to balance resilience with exhaustion and strength with the ache of being unseen.
You’ve felt the sting of shame, the burden of perfectionism, or the quiet grief of not fitting neatly into society’s expectations…
And maybe you’re tired of doing it all alone.
Welcome! You’ve come to the right place.Here, there’s space for your identity, struggles, and dreams. Together, we’ll work through the challenges the overwhelm of “shoulds,” the erosion of trust, or the sadness that comes from feeling out of step.
Whether you’re navigating the complexities of queerness, gender, or the intersection of your many identities, this is a space where your truth matters.
Through compassionate exploration, somatic, & creative techniques…
We’ll tap into your creativity using body-mindfulness and present-moment practices. I tailor sessions to help you explore and express your feelings in a way that feels manageable. Together, we’ll untangle patterns, helping you grow on your terms so you can move through your life in ways that feel good.
I’m here to facilitate an unfolding of your experience.
Therapy is an intentional “unfolding” process of finding yourself within the layers anxiety, depression, or trauma. We'll rediscover pieces of yourself that have been hidden, silenced, or numbed by overwhelm. This means learning to sit with what feels heavy so you can find new ways to meet your pain and realize it’s a source of strength.
I get that this can be scary. Many of us have built ingenious walls to protect us from going "there" because it has not been ok. Don’t worry, I will not throw you into the deep end. I’m trained to help you move at the right speed so that we don’t overwhelm your nervous system and cause more harm than has already happened.
This work is not just about feeling better; it’s about reclaiming your life.
This therapeutic space is safe(ish).
I say that because I understand there’s no true safety for many of you. As a neurodivergent, highly sensitive, gender-nonconforming Latinx therapist, I create a space where you can show up exactly as you are: complex, questioning, and human.
I’m attuned to the ways power, privilege, and systemic oppression can shape your experience, and I work to ensure our space is one where you feel seen, heard, and deeply valued. I see you as a unique, ever-changing organism, so I work hard to come from a centered place that holds space for your shifting experience.
As you engage in therapy you will notice shifts in your life. Your anxiety softens, depression loosens, and trauma no longer defines every moment. You begin to respond rather than react and you find more moments of joy. Therapy can help you feel more connected to your body, relationships, and the present.
When you feel safe enough to be vulnerable, true healing becomes possible.
A little more about me:
Hi, It’s nice to meet you!
I’m Cristina Maria Fort Garcés, LCAT, ATR-BC, CPC.
Don’t worry about all those names and random letters. You can just call me Cris (they/she). I’m a first-generation Latinx person of Ecuadorian and Spanish lineages, and I'm 42 years old.
I work with with women, queer, & trans folks dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and I specialize in negative self-talk, toxic shame, and Latinx experiences.
Spanish is my first language, but I definitely speak English better now. Although… some English idioms don’t QUITE come out right (I blame my mother for that!).
If you’d like to speak Spanish in our sessions, we can do that. Sometimes, Spanish conveys our ideas better if they are a shared part of our history.
Please visit my FAQ page, HERE, for more information about therapy details and logistics.
I’m warm, friendly, and playful:
Occasionally I crack a joke (when it makes sense), and you will hear expletives come out of my mouth. So, if you have a potty mouth, too, that’s A-OK with me.
Some of my professional background…
I’ve been deeply invested in somatic (body-based) modalities for a decade now. I’m a certified Developmental Somatic Therapist and a trained Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy practitioner. I’m fascinated by how the body can be tuned to address and ease self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors.
My gateway to these modalities, was my 4-year clinical fellowship in Gestalt Psychotherapy, a dynamic and present moment therapy, where you get to experiment safely with new behaviors.
If you’re interested in the specifics of my training and experience, and the random letters click HERE.
Outside of therapy sessions…
And I LOVE reading sci-fi & fantasy… although I try to avoid it because I will stay up till 3 am to finish that book!
Get serious about your soul.
Are you ready to take the next step toward clarity, healing, and a life that feels more authentic and aligned? It’s time to reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change! You’re not alone here. I’m with you, and I’m here to help!
I offer a free 15-20-minute consultation to answer your questions and see if we’re the right fit. Click the button below to book your call (I’ll be in touch within 24 hours).
