New York, LCAT #001500
Cris Maria Fort Garcés

License:

LCAT
Non Binary
Hispanic, White
Virtual Only
Specialties
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Education
Masters of Creative Arts Therapy | The School of Visual Arts, 2010
About
Cris, she/they, is a certified somatic and gestalt psychotherapist, and a licensed creative arts therapist, with 15+ years of experience in the therapy field. Cris offers individual psychotherapy sessions to women, femmes, queer, gender non-conforming/binary, and trans folks, 25 years in New York State. Cris's areas of focus & expertise are providing somatic and experiential therapy to address: trauma and C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA2SP+ issues, life transitions, alternative lifestyles & relationships, identity exploration, & improving communication in relationships. She is especially interested in and have personal expertise in self-loathing and the Latinx population.
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Message to clients
Do you often tell yourself, "I'm fine," yet you feel lost, stuck, or isolated? Perhaps you believe you shouldn’t need help, don't deserve it, or think it's too late for change. We've all received the cultural messaging that we need to “succeed," “do,” or “perform," but this has led to burnout, exhaustion, & difficulty putting down dissatisfying patterns. If you're reading this you've already begun. With 15+ years of psychotherapy training and experience, I blend Somatic, Gestalt, and Creative experiences to generate a dynamic, holistic, and experiential therapy that I call Creative Now Therapy. Sometimes, "thinking" or "talking" about problems is not enough, and a deeper level of experience and creativity is needed to get to the heart of a difficult situation. Clients often find that the somatic and creative process gets to the roots of what’s happening to enact behavior change more effectively. Book your free consultation today. I'm with you, and I'm here to help you be with you.
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Race and ethnicity
Hispanic, White
Cultural and experiential knowledge
Hispanic culture, White culture
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Spiritual knowledge
Indigenous spiritualities, Shamanism, Catholicism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Wiccan/Paganism
Location
Specialties
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Additional areas of focus
Life transitions, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Burnout, Existential questioning, First generation immigrant experience, Gender identity, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD), Polyamory/non-monogamy, Self esteem/self worth, Spirituality
Therapeutic style
Holistic, Humorous, Challenging, Calming, Empowering
Modalities
Somatic therapy, Trauma-focused, Mindfulness based, Ecotherapy (nature therapy), Astrology, Art therapy, Psychodynamic
Cost
$225
/Individual Session
/Couples Session
/Family Session
Sliding scale
Does not offer sliding scale spots
Insurance accepted
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Angela Adams, LCSW
Cristina Maria Forte Garcés is a talented, dedicated, and passionate clinician. Her extensive training background and experience working with an eclectic client-base sets the stage for a rich and meaningful therapeutic relationship. I cannot recommend Cristina enough, particularly for those looking to take a deeper dive into the psyche.
Emily Brenner, LCAT
Cris is a supportive, mindful, and compassionate presence, as a person and professional. Their process seamlessly blends emotional, mental, physical, and existential worlds, allowing for a unique approach to healing and growth.
Jennifer Bunin, LCSW
Cris Maria Fort Garcés is a highly trained Gestalt and somatic psychotherapist. She is grounded in social justice and a love of the natural world, and she skillfully integrates embodied practices to help clients reconnect with themselves and the world around them. She has a vibrant presence and uniquely creative approach, and invites clients to explore growth in a dynamic and holistic way.
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