Christina is empathetic, has trauma informed expertise, and uses a client centered approach. Her unique ability to approach different and diverse walks of life is truly impeccable. I feel safe and comfortable around her because she can see things from my perspective but challenge me to think critically and holistically about my identities, my surroundings, and how I show up to live out my values. 10/10 would recommend.

Emily has been very helpful and was very kind and understandable. She cares a lot about her clients and wants what's best. She understands you, listens to you and wants you to succeed. I highly recommend her.

0ristina is an amazing therapist. She allows for self-reflection and self-resolution. I have left every session feeling like I have the correct attitude and proper approaches to any situation that arises. Although she is my therapist, she also makes me feel comfortable enough to vent and bring all issues to the conversation like she was a friend of many years.

Emily was my therapist for 2 years. Emily is really professional and she has a great deal of knowledge surrounding codependency and relationship issues. She is one of the most caring yet professional people i have ever met. She’s really funny and personable. I highly recommend her!!

Christina is amazing! She is a very dedicated and knowledgeable therapist. I have really enjoyed working with her and have learned so many valuable skills from her. She is a strong advocate who is very passionate about what she does. You will be in very good hands at this practice. I would highly recommend Mountains Therapy and Christina!

I am consistently impressed by Emily; her professionalism and dedication are inspirational. Her ability to empathize and provide insightful guidance is outstanding. I highly recommend her for her expertise and commitment to helping others.

I’ve been to multiple therapists and none have been a good fit for me. I highly recommend Mountains Therapy! Christina genuinely cares about her clients, is incredibly accommodating and aware of my needs and has been instrumental in guiding me out of dark places. Her empathy and expertise have made each session valuable and supportive. She has helped me navigate some of the most difficult times and through it all, I’ve learned so much about myself and have seen such a difference in my life. Best therapist in Montclair, hands down!

We love Emily! She treated my daughter for two years. My daughter said that Emily was intuitive, kind, and insightful. Before my daughter saw Emily, she was passed from one therapist to the next. Nobody knew how to treat my daughter’s mental health issues that were a result of a Lyme disease infection. My daughter said Emily knew about her specific issues and could relate to her situation. I would also trust her with my other kids. She is an excellent therapist and one who is constantly learning and researching new techniques to use with her clients.

Christina has been my therapist since around May 2022 and we’ve always met through remote sessions. She has helped me work through a lot of religious trauma as well as coping with anxiety and depression. She’s very supportive of my queer identity and has been a safe place to discuss and process related pain and issues. She’s responsive to texts outside of a session and flexible when things come up and we need to change the day/time short notice. She’s even spent out-of-session time reading or listening to my thoughts when something happened that really troubled me.

In-session, she listens really well and makes a safe space for whatever I need to talk about and is understanding and patient when my anxiety has me talking in circles. I really appreciate how she validates my experiences so I feel less crazy and that she’s also willing to gently challenge my negative thought patterns so I can see things in more productive ways. She’s provided comfort, tools to cope, insight, and encouragement, and has helped me feel more empowered to make positive decisions for my mental health as well as my future. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for therapy.

I was always hesitant to seek therapy at first, but working with Christina had been a transformative experience. I first met Christina and saw her expertise during the pandemic. From our first session, I felt comfortable and understood.  Christina has a unique ability to create a safe and nonjudgmental space, allowing me to explore my thoughts and emotions with ease. Her approach is collaborative and personalized, my sessions with her were addressed to my specific needs and goals. I've appreciated her ability to challenge my perspectives and provide practical tools to apply to my anxiety and specific past trauma that I''ve been battling for years. She is empathetic, insightful, and genuinely invested in my progress. I've personally experienced significant growth and improvements in my mental health. I highly recommend Christina to anyone seeking a compassionate effective therapist. She is the best therapist in Montclair.

Our relationship has significantly improved since working with Christina. She gave us tools to communicate and solve problems and they work. Highly recommend for couples therapy!

I have been in and out of therapy since I was 14 years old, always jumping from therapist to therapist as none of them made me feel like an actual person instead of a client. Christina Andino is the first therapist that has made me feel comfortable being myself and talking about my issues, and her feedback is always catered to me and my unique life. I appreciate what you do Christina thank you so much.

Christina has been a great therapist and has guided me to better approaches with strategies to unwind my unhealthy patterns. She is a great listener and picks up on the poignant areas to explore.

Our Mission

Our mission is to Elevate Mental Health for individuals, couples, and families through therapy, counseling, and coaching.  We strive to empower marginalized identities, abilities, and bodies by ensuring equitable access to culturally responsive and identity affirming mental health care.

Our Commitments

• We pledge our commitment to activity combat Anti Racism, Sexism, Ageism, Ableism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Xenophobia, Classism, Colorism, Sizeism, Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, Cisnormativity, Heteronormativity, Lookism, Nationalism, Colonialism, Imperialism, Ethnocentrism, Religious intolerance and more.
• Support 2SLGBTQIA+ Identity Affirming Care - Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, , Neurodivergence, and Disability Justice.
• Support BIPOC Affirming Care- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and QTBIPOC -Queer, Trans, Nonbinary, Intersex, ACE+ intersections.
  
• Support equitable access to culturally responsive, identity affirming mental health care for marginalized identities, abilities, and bodies. Through education, advocacy, and inclusive practices, we strive to create a safe, brave equitable environment for all individuals.  Elevate mental health, voices and expressions of Neurodivergent and Disabled Communities.
  

Who We Are

• We are a licensed psychotherapy private practice in Montclair, NJ who provides mental health therapy and counseling to all residents of New Jersey (NJ), North Carolina (NC), Florida (FL) and Utah (UT).
• We are Out of Network Therapists who do not accept insurance and all payments are out of pocket.
• We accept clients with insurance and provide invoices (aka Superbills) to submit for reimbursements from insurance providers  on out of network benefits. 
• We accept clients without insurance.
• We are proudly a women-owned business, BIPOC owned business and 2SLGBTQIA+ owned business.

What We Do

• We offer individual, couples, and family therapy, counseling, and coaching services.
• We offer Online Therapy and Counselors in New Jersey (NJ), North Carolina (NC), Florida (FL) and Utah (UT).
• We offer In Person Therapy in and near Montclair, NJ and all surrounding areas.
• We offer identity affirming, confidential, compassionate and comprehensive mental health services.
• We provide a safe, brave and inclusive space where you can explore your challenges, strengthen your relationships, and foster personal growth.