Cristina Tono, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Cristina is a bilingual/bicultural Spanish speaking Licensed Social Worker. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Environmental Education from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and completed her MSW at Boston College School of Social Work (BCSSW). Her trainings include:
- Post-graduate Social Work Fellowship at Metrowest Behavioral Health Center and Project REACH at The Trauma Center
- Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery (CVPR) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Boston Public Schools
- BCSSW, Latinx Leadership Initiative
Areas of Focus:
Her extensive training in cutting edge treatments allows her to treat a variety of issues with expertise in treating
- Perinatal mental health
- Trauma/dissociation
- Life transition
- Multicultural issues
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Race and cultural identity
- LGBTQIA, Gender, and Sexuality topics
- Loss, grief, bereavement
- College transition
- Anxiety/depression
- Interpersonal violence, human trafficking and sexual assault
Therapeutic Approach:
To consider therapy as a way to supplement your healing journey demonstrates courage and can also feel daunting. I acknowledge it can be hard to trust someone new, and for this reason, prioritize going at your pace, and invite collaboration from the beginning. I bring warmth, compassion, and curiosity to therapy to create a non judgmental and supportive environment where you are invited to bring your whole self at your pace. In the past, I have supported children, adolescents, and adults who feel stuck after a challenging experience in life, no matter how long ago it might have been. I integrate various treatment approaches such as EMDR, IFS, SMART, ARC, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to harness your intrinsic wisdom to help you heal from within. You started your journey long ago, and know yourself best, I am here to walk with you, bear witness, and work toward living the way you want to live.
Advanced Trainings:
- Certification in Traumatic Stress Studies, Trauma Center at JRI
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC)
- Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) Therapy
Getting started is easy.
Schedule your first appointment today.
Step 1
Complete the Consultation Form
Begin your journey by filling out our initial consultation form. This helps us understand your needs and match you with the right expert.
Step 2
Schedule Your Appointment
We'll review your form and schedule you with a therapist who specializes in treating your specific concerns.
Step 3
Meet with Your Therapist
Finally, you'll meet with your therapist to start working on your healing path together.
