
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Supervised by Stephanie Castro Hengstler, M.A.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
LMFT 103668
Before entering the counseling field, Cristian spent 15 years working in finance in the tech and banking industries. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Counseling at Western Seminary.
M.B.A., UCLA Anderson School of Management
M.A. Counseling, Western Seminary (In Progress)
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Depression
Family of Origin Issues
Marriage Counseling
Parenting
Workplace Issues
Cristian seeks to create a counseling space where clients can show up as they are and feel understood. He approaches therapy with curiosity, care, and a steady presence, believing that healing and growth begin when people feel safe enough to slow down and reflect honestly. He works alongside clients to make sense of what they are carrying, supporting thoughtful movement toward change at a pace that feels right for them. His work is collaborative and responsive, shaped by each client’s story, relationships, and life context.