Dr. Gómez

Dr. Cristina Gómez is a licensed psychologist, trauma therapist, and the founder of Compassionate Therapy Psychology & Wellness, Inc. She is a somatic, integrative, and holistic psychologist with a focus on healing the inner child. Her mission is to help people achieve optimal wellness. She is dedicated to raising awareness of how trauma impacts the body and empowering individuals to reach understanding, healing, and growth. She has worked with diverse populations in multiple settings, including education, community mental health, and private practice, as well as geriatrics, cancer patients, and caregivers. Dr. Gómez brings a compassionate, integrative, and holistic approach to treatment.

La Dra. Cristina Gómez es una psicóloga licenciada y terapeuta con enfoque en la sanación del trauma, y es la fundadora de Compassionate Therapy Psychology and Wellness, Inc., en Glendora, California. La Dra. Gómez es una instructora certificada por El Proyecto de Remisión Radical y ha recibido entrenamiento en áreas de meditación, sanación del cuerpo y mente, reproceso de emociones traumáticas y nutrición y salud mental. Su misión es ayudar a otros a lograr un óptimo bienestar. Ella se dedica a aumentar conciencia en como el trauma impacta el cuerpo y la salud física y mental, y quiere ayudar a individuos a lograr sanación, y una vida saludable. Ella ha servido a comunidades en diferentes organizaciones, incluyendo clínicas comunitarias, pacientes con cáncer y otras enfermedades crónicas y cuidadores. La Dra. Gómez es profesora en un colegio comunitario y, a través de su organización, ha establecido becas para estudiantes latinos que cursan estudios de psicología. La Dra. Gómez brinda compasión y un enfoque holístico e integral para el bienestar de sus pacientes.

Clinical Experience

I have experience working with culturally diverse populations in various settings. As a bilingual psychologist, I provide services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients. My clinical training includes supporting trauma survivors, first responders, and individuals living with chronic illnesses such as cancer, as well as their caregivers.

Professional Certification and Training

• Certified Polyvagal Therapy

• Certified Radical Remission Health Instructor

• Certified Nutritional Psychology

• Therapeutic Breath and Moment

• Breathwork + Movement Therapy for Trauma Healing

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Beginner Somatic Experienced (SE)

• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT-Tapping)

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Education

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University in Los Angeles.

• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University in Los Angeles.

• Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science from the University of La Verne.