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Welcome to Healing and Hope Collective

I’m Cristina McEwen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana, dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care. Currently offering virtual sessions, I work with clients across diverse backgrounds, specializing in supportive, inclusive therapy that honors each individual’s unique path to healing and growth. Through trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approaches, I provide an inclusive and affirming space, particularly for those from historically underrepresented groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those facing systemic barriers. Each session is tailored to foster safety, growth, and profound personal transformation.

Who I Work With

While I specialize in the following areas, I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, honoring each individual's unique journey and needs.

  • Anxiety & OCD

  • Depression & Mood Regulation

  • Healing from Trauma & Complex Trauma

  • Religious Trauma

  • Navigating Family Dynamics, including Scapegoated Family Roles

  • ADHD & Neurodiverse Individuals

  • Navigating Life Transitions

  • Imposter Syndrome & Self-Worth

  • High-Performing Professionals & Caregivers

  • Queer & Trans Individuals

  • Creative and Sensitive Souls

I am committed to ensuring clients feel respected, supported, and understood, especially those who have faced social, economic, or cultural marginalization.

Therapeutic Approach

My approach integrates a variety of trauma-informed, relational, somatic, and energy-based techniques to support clients in building meaningful connections and fostering resilience. Our work together may include:

  • Narrative Therapy
    Empowering clients to re-author their stories and externalize issues, providing new perspectives and reducing self-blame.

  • Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT)
    Fostering connection and mutual growth by emphasizing the healing power of relationships and addressing cultural and systemic barriers.

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
    Enhancing emotional awareness and connection to strengthen personal relationships and deepen self-understanding.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    Exploring inner parts of oneself to foster greater self-compassion and integration.

  • Somatic-Based Interventions
    Using techniques like bilateral stimulation, tapping, and sensory awareness to support trauma healing through the body’s innate wisdom.

  • Energy Work
    Integrating breathwork, mindfulness, and chakra frequency practices to align mind, body, and spirit for holistic healing.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    Building a life rooted in personal values and acceptance of one’s experiences.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
    Evidence-based techniques for trauma processing and emotional resilience.

Each session is designed to support your unique journey, grounding our work in trust, respect, and a commitment to growth and mutual empowerment.

Session Information

I offer flexible options to meet your needs, whether seeking a one-time consultation, ongoing support, or a specialized speaking engagement.

  • Individual Therapy & Coaching Rates

    • One-Time Coaching Session: $100 for a 50-minute session

    • Ongoing Clients: $75 to $150 per 50-minute session (rates are discussed individually to ensure accessibility)

    • Text 317-702-2664 to schedule a session

  • Teaching & Speaking Engagements
    As an adjunct professor at the Indiana University School of Social Work and Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the state of Indiana, I offer specialized teaching and speaking engagements on topics such as:

    • Trauma-informed and Anti-Oppressive Practice
      Teaching frameworks that address systemic inequities and respect diverse identities in therapeutic and community settings.

    • Relational-Cultural Therapy in Practice
      Highlighting the power of connection, mutual empathy, and relational growth as essential to healing and empowerment.

    • The Intersections of Capitalism, Patriarchy, Racism and Mental Health
      Exploring how social structures shape individual and family well-being, emphasizing liberatory practices.

    • Affirming Care for Neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ Individuals
      Creating inclusive environments for historically underrepresented groups in both clinical and educational settings.

    • Empowering Clients through Narrative Therapy
      Teaching techniques that help clients re-author their stories, reduce self-blame, and externalize challenges.

    • AI as a Tool for Liberation

      I offer talks and workshops on the transformative role of AI in mental health and liberation, exploring how AI can be used as a tool for healing, empowerment, and social change, both in our work with clients and in society at large. My presentations also cover practical strategies for integrating AI into clinical practice, helping therapists, social workers, and educators harness its potential in ethical, trauma-informed, and relational ways.

      Additionally, I speak on psychedelic-assisted therapy and its intersections with trauma, spirituality, and mental health, drawing from my training and experience in the field. My approach combines cutting-edge research, evidence-based practices, and anti-oppressive frameworks to help professionals expand their understanding of consciousness, healing, and community-based care.

  • Rates are tailored to the engagement type and duration.

  • For inquiries about booking a speaking engagement, please text me at 317-702-2664

Note: I am currently only scheduling virtual sessions with individual therapy and coaching clients. I am licensed to work with clients in Indiana. I am an out-of-network provider and can provide superbills for potential reimbursement. Payments can be made using any major credit or debit card.