Christie Rios, Counselor in Florida

Christie Rios, Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Boundless Hope Christian Counseling in Florida

Hi!  My name is Christie Rios.  I am passionate about serving the Lord and encouraging people of all cultural backgrounds to grow into the unique individuals that God created.  Do you feel anxious, depressed, consumed in a world of substance abuse, traumatized, exhausted, stressed, unsure of how to cope, or just overall lost? If so, you don’t have to go through this alone! 

I specialize in treating young adults and adults who have endured trauma, anxiety, and depression, using many approaches, including Brainspotting. I am also eager to have the opportunity to guide clients in spiritual matters.  Although it requires courage and strength to embrace hope or believe in the possibility of transformation, I have been blessed to witness incredible growth, progress, change, and complete healing through the power of God!  

I realize the decision to make a change in your life isn't easy and commend you for considering professional therapy. If you take the next step and schedule an appointment, you can expect a safe and nurturing environment. I think you will find me to be empathetic, compassionate, straightforward, and flexible, basing my counseling techniques on your current needs. I believe in you and can't wait to hear your story!

Verified by Psychology Today

The only way out is through Robert Frost

Education

BS - Psychology and Theology 

(State University of New York College at Brockport; Brockport, NY)

MA - Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Integrative Mental Health Care 

(University of South Florida; Tampa, FL)

Post-graduate Training and Education

  • Clinical Trauma Training

  • Brainspotting (BSP)

Experience

~ Providing counseling since 2016 to individuals in a variety of clinical settings, including:

  • Crisis Stabilization Units

  • Homeless Services to individuals with co-occurring disorders

  • In-home and In-School Services to at-risk adolescents

  • Veterans Administration Substance Abuse Treatment for adults struggling with significant mental health and substance abuse issues

~ Serving as pastoral staff since 2019

~ Providing spiritual and ministerial guidance on a regular basis to those in need since 2017

Primary Therapeutic Approaches

You are not your thoughts emotions traumas or the parts of you that have risen up as a means to help you survive