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Cristy Fortner, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Eating Disorders, Trauma & Mood DisordersTelehealth throughout California
About Cristy
Cristy works with adults navigating eating disorders, mood disorders, and trauma, often where these challenges overlap and reinforce one another. What makes their approach unique is the balance between compassionate support and practical, evidence-based tools.
Cristy tailors each session to the individual, drawing from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Her goal isn't just to help clients feel better in the moment: it's to help them understand themselves more deeply, break unhelpful patterns, and create lasting change that aligns with their values.
Cristy brings a particular sensitivity to the ways that eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma intersect, and to the importance of meeting each person with both clinical dedication and genuine warmth. She believes that the therapeutic relationship itself is a core part of what makes change possible.
Areas of Focus
Eating Disorders
Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and disordered eating and body image concerns, including eating disorders co-occurring with mood disorders.
Trauma
Complex and developmental trauma, relational trauma, and trauma co-occurring with eating disorders or mood disorders.
Mood Disorders
Depression, anxiety, and mood dysregulation, particularly when these co-occur with eating disorders or trauma.
Identity & Values Work
Supporting clients in understanding their values, building self-compassion, and creating a life that feels meaningful and aligned.
Treatment Approaches
Solution-Focused Therapy
Strengths-based, forward-looking approach to identifying and building on what's already working
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for mood, anxiety, and eating disorders
IFS
Internal Family Systems
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Integrating trauma awareness into all aspects of treatment
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Present-moment awareness and regulation practices
Who Cristy Works With
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals navigating eating disorders
- Individuals with mood disorders
- Trauma survivors
- Clients with co-occurring presentations
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
Insurance & Availability
Cristy accepts Anthem Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Optum, and Aetna. She also see clients on a private pay basis and can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Cristy offers telehealth sessions for clients throughout California.
Work with Cristy
If Cristy's focus and approach feel like a good fit, reach out to request a consultation. We'll help confirm availability and next steps.