A little about me...

I’m Christina Mortimer, a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the founder of Clarity Mental Health Counseling. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, OCD and intrusive thoughts, ADHD, perfectionism, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and life transitions.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins when you feel genuinely understood. I’m not interested in fitting you into a particular mold or approaching therapy as though there is one “right” way to heal. Instead, we’ll work together to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, make sense of the experiences that have shaped you, and find tools and approaches that genuinely fit your life. It's about understanding what's happening beneath the surface, exploring your lived experiences, and finding approaches that make sense for you.

I strive to create a space where you can show up as you are, without pressure, judgment, or the expectation that you need to have everything figured out.

I Know What It’s Like to Sit on the Other Side of the Room...

My perspective as a therapist is shaped not only by my clinical training, but by my own experiences in therapy. Having spent more than a decade in therapy myself, I know what it feels like to sit on the other side of the room...to be vulnerable, to share the parts of your experiences that are difficult to put into words, and to trust another person with experiences that may feel deeply personal.

Being in therapy myself has given me a profound respect for the courage it takes to reach out for support. It has also shaped the kind of therapist I strive to be. I believe that meaningful therapy begins with feeling comfortable enough to be honest, understood enough to feel less alone, and supported without feeling judged, rushed, or expected to have everything figured out.

In my work with children, teens, and adults on Long Island and throughout New York, I bring both evidence-based clinical approaches and a deeply human perspective to the therapy room. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, intrusive thoughts, ADHD, emotional overwhelm, trauma, life transitions, or simply trying to understand yourself more deeply, my goal is to meet you with curiosity, compassion, and authenticity.

Therapy isn’t about becoming a different version of yourself. Sometimes, it’s about understanding yourself well enough to move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

Education, Training & Credentials

My work is grounded in evidence-based treatment, ongoing education, and a commitment to continually deepening my clinical practice.

Education & Licensure
• New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D), with Diagnostic Privilege
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Pace University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health — Hofstra University

Clinical Training & Certifications
• Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT)

• OCD Treatment & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Training — Long Island Counseling Services
• Somatization & Trauma: Understanding the Physical Toll of Trauma
• Mindfulness & Interpersonal Neurobiology in Clinical Practice — Jon Kabat-Zinn & Dan Siegel
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), 8-Week Program

Clinical Experience & Advocacy
• Clinical experience in an inpatient substance use treatment setting, supporting individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns
• SAFER Advocate Volunteer — The Safe Center, supporting survivors of trauma

Mindfulness & Experiential Training
• “Experiencing a Craving Mind” Mindfulness Retreat — Judson Brewer, MD, PhD
• Three-Day Meditation Retreat — Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health