Ms. Christina Arceri

LPC, LMHC, LCMHC

My personality is the heartbeat of my practice. I don’t believe in the "blank slate" model; I show up as a genuine, relational human because I believe healing happens in connection. You’ll find that humor and a bit of whimsy are core to my approach. In a world that can feel incredibly rigid and heavy, having the freedom to laugh—even while doing deep, transformative work—is an act of resilience. It helps us process the "weight" of existence without being crushed by it. As a late-diagnosed ADHDer and an eldest daughter, my perspective is naturally systemic and political. I don’t see your challenges in a vacuum; I see how they’ve been shaped by patriarchy, capitalism, and environments that demanded you be "less." My inquisitive, "big picture" nature means we won’t just look at symptoms—we’ll look at the architecture of your life. I bring a sense of curiosity and deep advocacy to our sessions, ensuring that your therapy is a collaborative, sovereign space where you finally have permission to take up space exactly as you are.

The most vital component of our work together is a genuine, relational alliance where I show up as a real human, not a "blank slate." I believe that healing occurs through authentic connection, meaning our relationship is a collaborative partnership built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. This includes your right to know my values and systems of belief, as a safe therapeutic container requires honesty about the power structures we navigate together. By weaving in humor and a touch of whimsy, we create a space where it is safe to be vulnerable while processing a rigid world. Ultimately, our relationship serves as a sovereign ground where you can practice unmasking and reclaiming your truest self.

A major recurring theme in my practice is the profound disconnect between standard Intuitive Eating and the neurodivergent experience. Many of my ADHD clients struggle with the model’s reliance on "listening to your body," which can be inaccessible for those navigating poor interoception (difficulty feeling hunger/fullness) or executive dysfunction that makes consistent feeding feel like a chore. This insight has fundamentally shifted my approach: I don’t ask a neurodivergent brain to perform neurotypical tasks. Instead, as both an ADHD-CCSP and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I adapt the framework to work with your brain. This means moving away from "spontaneous" eating and toward supportive structure, such as "mechanical eating" to ensure adequate fueling when cues are silent, or simplifying food prep to lower the executive demand. By blending neuroscience with body liberation, we bridge the gap between biological needs and cognitive capacity, reclaiming a relationship with food that is functional, shame-free, and sustainable.