Christine Pacheco, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
So, let me tell you a little about me.
I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker and psychotherapist from Brooklyn, where I learned early on that strength and softness can coexist. I help adults and couples find calm in the middle of life’s chaos, whether that means navigating anxiety, relationships, or the big transitions that make you question everything you thought you had figured out.
I’m a proud Jamaican and Puerto Rican woman, a mom to a very spirited toddler, and someone who’s learned firsthand that growth doesn’t come from having it all together. It comes from being honest with yourself, even when things feel messy. In therapy, I bring warmth, curiosity, and grounded authenticity. My style is conversational and collaborative. Together we get beneath the surface, build insight, and create tools that help you feel more connected and at ease within yourself and with others.
Before joining Empowered Mind, I worked in both community and private practice settings providing culturally affirming, trauma informed care. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment based, and person-centered frameworks. I blend reflection with practical strategies to help clients regulate emotions, set boundaries, improve communication, and rebuild self trust.
As someone who’s done her own inner work, I know that healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about compassion, curiosity, and learning to give yourself the same grace you offer everyone else.
SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
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Christine helps adults navigate major life changes such as career shifts, relocation, parenthood, and identity growth. Her work focuses on helping clients find emotional grounding, strengthen self trust, and gain clarity as they redefine who they are and what they want next in life.
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Christine provides compassionate support for new and expecting mothers who are adjusting to identity changes, evolving relationships, and the emotional challenges of postpartum. She offers evidence based strategies to manage anxiety, build coping skills, and restore a sense of balance and self connection during this transformative period.
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Rooted in her Jamaican and Puerto Rican heritage, Christine is passionate about supporting Black and Brown professionals who carry the weight of intergenerational trauma and cultural expectations. She creates a safe and affirming space for clients to unlearn the pressure of being “the strong one” and to reconnect with ease, authenticity, and emotional rest.
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Christine helps couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and reinforce emotional and physical intimacy. Drawing from attachment based and cognitive behavioral frameworks, she facilitates structured, empathic conversations that help partners better understand one another and repair connection.
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Christine is deeply passionate about supporting mothers and parents individually and in couples. She has experience working with mothers navigating issues pertaining to identity loss, motherhood in cultural lens, work-life balance & momxiety.
Education & Certifications
Master of Social Work, Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Brooklyn College
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), New York State
Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Deconstructing Anxiety. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Culture-Centered Approaches to Recovery, DBT-Informed Techniques, Integration of EMDR and IFS and trauma-informed approaches (such as attachment & global trauma)
Licensure
I am licensed to provide virtual therapy in New York and New Jersey.
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), New York & New Jersey
Interested in Working Together?
I accept insurance through out-of-network benefits. My fees range from $200-$250. Additionally, I have a few sliding scale spots for those with financial difficulties. I also accept Loveland vouchers.
Let’s check to see if your insurance provides out-of-network benefits.
