" Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
-James Baldwin
-James Baldwin
Christine Cox
(She/her/hers)
Dr. Christine Cox is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#163375). Dr. Cox received her B.Sc. in Computer Science from California State University, Long Beach, and her M.A. and Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. Dr. Cox has extensive training in narrative therapy from the California Family Institute and integrating principles of social justice, disability and healing justice, and gender and sexuality advocacy into her practice. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families and is passionate about supporting people of color in redefining resilience outside societal expectations. Her experience includes working with issues related to family dynamics, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and relationship conflicts.
Dr. Cox is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and her approach is rooted in collaboration and empowerment, creating a therapeutic space where clients feel seen, understood, and encouraged to rewrite their own stories.
"I became a therapist to create a safe space where you can explore the intricacies of your life story. Honoring your experiences and walking alongside you as you embrace self-understanding, unique identity, and belonging is at the heart of my work. I am passionate about helping people discover and grow in their sense of agency. My therapeutic philosophy is based on a deep commitment to a strengths-based approach, recognizing that each person and family has unique resources to overcome challenges. I also understand the impact of systemic inequities on
individuals and families, and I am dedicated to addressing these issues openly in my work. My approach empowers clients to identify their strengths while making visible the larger systems affecting them, fostering resilience, personal growth, and confidence in navigating life’s hurdles."
(She/her/hers)
Dr. Christine Cox is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#163375). Dr. Cox received her B.Sc. in Computer Science from California State University, Long Beach, and her M.A. and Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. Dr. Cox has extensive training in narrative therapy from the California Family Institute and integrating principles of social justice, disability and healing justice, and gender and sexuality advocacy into her practice. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families and is passionate about supporting people of color in redefining resilience outside societal expectations. Her experience includes working with issues related to family dynamics, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and relationship conflicts.
Dr. Cox is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and her approach is rooted in collaboration and empowerment, creating a therapeutic space where clients feel seen, understood, and encouraged to rewrite their own stories.
"I became a therapist to create a safe space where you can explore the intricacies of your life story. Honoring your experiences and walking alongside you as you embrace self-understanding, unique identity, and belonging is at the heart of my work. I am passionate about helping people discover and grow in their sense of agency. My therapeutic philosophy is based on a deep commitment to a strengths-based approach, recognizing that each person and family has unique resources to overcome challenges. I also understand the impact of systemic inequities on
individuals and families, and I am dedicated to addressing these issues openly in my work. My approach empowers clients to identify their strengths while making visible the larger systems affecting them, fostering resilience, personal growth, and confidence in navigating life’s hurdles."