I appreciate everything that Christina has done with me for the last two years of therapy. Love the fidget toys that has been added.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Christina

Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Self Esteem

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person in Reston, VA

12 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Christina accepts 35 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost VA

Medicare VA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Christina

Christina Puterbaugh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Virginia who has 12 years of experience with adolescents, adults, families, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity development, and relationship issues.

Christina completed her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Human Development and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech. Christina utilizes collaborative, client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, emotionally-focused, and family systems approaches to therapy. She tailors her approach based on the needs of the individual or therapy.

Christina believes that building a positive client-therapist relationship and striving to achieve individual and family goals are two of the keys to successful therapy. She incorporates the use of personal values and building upon strengths to support individuals and families in building meaningful lives and fulfilling relationships.

"Through my client-centered focus, I hold identified goals and values in the heart of my work with individuals and families."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

I appreciate everything that Christina has done with me for the last two years of therapy. Love the fidget toys that has been added.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Christina

Get to know Christina

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

Like many therapists, I want to help people. When choosing to become a Marriage and Family Therapist, the idea that we are all influenced by our family system (past and present) throughout our lives really resonated with me.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I love working with pre-teens-early 20s and families!

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

The most important part of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. If you don't click with a certain therapist, it's okay to try with a new therapist!

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

While for part of the time I will ask a bunch of questions that strangers usually don't ask the first time you meet them, I also like to hear about interests, strengths and successes. I also welcome any questions clients may have for me.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I enjoy listening to podcasts, going on car rides with my dog, playing tennis and travelling!

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Self Esteem, Divorce, Parenting, Family Conflict, Career Counseling, Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Marital & Premarital, Domestic Violence, Codependency, Caregivers, Body Image Issues, Self-Harming, Women’s Issues, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, LGBTQIA+, Domestic Abuse, Medical / Health Issues

ApproachesPerson-Centered Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing