Christina Scruggs

Waterloo Clinician

Mental Health Counselor, tLMHC

Meet Christina

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Northern Iowa

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Montana State University

Education

Clinical Specialties

Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, life transitions and adjustments, stress management

Christina (she/her/hers) is a mental health counselor who embraces a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to meet individuals where they are in life. She is passionate about helping others explore and understand themselves by considering the interplay between neurobiology, attachment patterns, thoughts and emotions, trauma, and one's sense of self. While journeying with clients, Christina offers an affirming, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment in which to honor experiences and empower individuals, allowing for growth and healing. 

Christina works collaboratively with individuals and integrates principles and techniques from various modalities based on each person's needs, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), play therapy, and nature therapy. She meets with individuals ages 9 and up, providing both in-person and telehealth appointments.

Biography

Waterloo Office Information

Address: 3253 University Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701

Office Phone: 319-800-5564

Waterloo Office Fax: 319-274-9023

Email: info@greencounselingservice.com