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 stressful work environments, complicated family dynamics, separation, or the heartbreaking aftermath of narcissistic abuse.

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, humor, 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, emotionally steady, 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 navigate high functioning anxiety, complex attachment dynamics, co-parenting stress, and relational trauma while building healthier boundaries, improving communication, and rebuilding 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

  • Christine helps clients understand how early relationship experiences continue to influence the way they communicate, connect, and navigate conflict as adults. Drawing from attachment based frameworks, she works with individuals and couples to identify recurring patterns, build healthier boundaries, strengthen emotional security, and create more fulfilling relationships.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Christine helps adults navigate major life changes such as career shifts, post grad transitions, 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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

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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.

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