I’m Cristine, a Certified Peer Support Specialist as well as a Trauma-Informed Mental Wellness Coach, and a Somatic Life Coach. I have additional coaching training, mental health training, and various certifications that you may view on my Certifications page.
Healing, growth, and transformation happen best when we feel supported — both by connection and by guidance. I combine an approach that meets you where you are and helps you move forward with compassion, clarity, and empowerment.
At Unlock Psych, I offer one-on-one peer support & coaching sessions grounded in compassion and collaboration. I value the strength in bringing together empathy and coaching tools. I integrate my peer support and coaching skills to best support you.
This is not therapy. It’s a co‑created process that meets you in your humanity and your power, offering both the depth of peer connection and the structure of intentional coaching.
Helping others with this trauma is just as much healing to me as it is to the people I support. I am here to help us with the process of feeling safe again.
Peer Support Groups For Psychiatric Incarceration Trauma Survivors
In addition to one-on-one sessions, I also hold various peer support groups. They are all centered around psychiatric incarceration and for anyone who has experienced trauma in psychiatric care and seeking support and connection. Groups are a powerful way to connect with others who understand and to heal in community. You can view more about my peer support groups for psychiatric hospital trauma by clicking the button below.
Healing After Hospitalization Coaching
Leaving a psychiatric hospital can feel like stepping out of one world and into another. These one-on-one sessions offer a safe space to process what happened, rebuild your sense of safety, and begin reconnecting with yourself and your life outside the system. Together, we’ll work gently to untangle the impact of hospitalization, restore your autonomy, and create a daily rhythm that supports peace, choice, and healing on your terms. You can reach out to me for a consultation at the button below on this page. During the consultation we can talk about more about this type of session and your needs and wants for peer support ad coaching, as well as adjusting back into the world from a hospitalization.
One-on-One Peer Support & Coaching Sessions
I offer private, regular virtual peer support & coaching sessions tailored to your needs. These would be ongoing sessions that are different than the singular intensive ones mentioned above. These sessions provide a space to:
- Share your experiences and be truly heard
- Process psychiatric trauma or other mental health challenges
- Explore coping strategies and resources
- Reclaim your voice and agency after traumatic experiences
In our sessions you will also experience:
- Connection — the heart of peer support, where empathy, mutual understanding, and shared experience meet.
- Guidance & Tools — the heart of coaching, where strategies, clarity, and tailored support help you move forward.
- Trauma‑Informed Care — honoring both emotional safety and body‑centered healing.
- Empowerment — cultivating your autonomy, choice, and self‑trust
How We’ll Work Together: From Consultation to Sessions
- First you schedule a free 30-Minute Consultation – A brief call to connect, discuss your needs, and see if working together feels like a good fit.
- If you want to move forward with more sessions and connect again, then we can have a full 60-Minute Session – Which is a deeper session where we explore your experiences and work collaboratively on your healing journey.
- You can schedule 2 free sessions with me each month. These reset at the start of every month, so there’s always a fresh opportunity to connect. If you’d like to explore pricing for additional sessions, you’ll find everything you need on my booking page—just click the button on the bottom of this page.
Ready to Begin?
Healing is a journey best traveled with support. Whether you’re seeking connection through shared experience or guidance toward your personal goals, I’m here to walk with you. Together, we’ll create a space where your experiences are heard, your strengths are honored, and your path forward feels clear and supported.
If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule a free 30-minute consultation. Let’s explore how we can work together to support your healing and growth.
