Dr. Cristina A Scatigno, Psyd, Boulder Anxiety Psychologist

Dr. Cristina A Scatigno, Psyd, Boulder Anxiety Psychologist Clinical Psychologist. Child & Adolescent Psychologist. Specialty in anxiety assessment & therapy.

I'm a clinical psychologist passionate about helping clients from young children (ages 5 and above) to teens, college age students, and adults, who are struggling with uncomfortable stress and anxiety symptoms learn effective strategies to face and overcome their anxieties,fears, and worries. I use a cognitive behavioral acceptance based therapy model that includes a mindfulness approach to work with children and families to modify their behaviors and feelings and regain their sense of direction and growth while increasing independence and confidence.

11/15/2025
11/12/2025

Your anxious brain might be loud… but that doesn’t make it right. 💭🧠⁠
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OCD and anxiety have a way of convincing us that if we feel something deeply—guilt, fear, urgency—it must be true. But feelings aren’t facts. And you don’t have to treat them like they are.⁠
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Instead of spiraling into fixing, avoiding, or proving… try gently noticing:⁠
✨ “This is a feeling, not a fact.”⁠
✨ “This is a story my brain is telling me.”⁠
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You don’t have to believe everything you think. Especially when your mind is on high alert.⁠
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Which of these ‘feels true’ thoughts shows up for you the most? You’re not alone—share it below. 👇⁠
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11/08/2025

Friends... they can uplift, empower, and challenge our kids to become the best version of themselves OR they can tear them down. Let's help our kids choose friends wisely.
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11/08/2025

Scary thoughts can feel so loud… especially when we fight with them. The more we push them away, the more powerful they seem.⁠
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But here’s the gentle truth ✨ — thoughts lose their grip when we stop judging them and allow them to simply pass through. Like clouds in the sky ☁️… they come, they go, and they don’t have to define your day.⁠
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With practice, this shift from resistance to acceptance can bring so much relief and freedom. 🌱⁠
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How do you remind yourself to let thoughts come and go without judgment?⁠
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11/04/2025

Intrusive thoughts love to trick us into thinking we have to fix them, solve them, or make them go away right now. But the truth is… you don’t. 💭✨⁠
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You can notice the thought without panic. You can feel uncertainty without needing to fix it. You can keep going—even when anxiety is tagging along for the ride. ❤️⁠
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This is a skill, not a quick fix. And the more you practice, the more empowered you’ll feel.💫⁠
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Be gentle with yourself. You're doing brave work just by showing up.💕⁠
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Have you noticed a shift when you stop trying to fight the thought? Tell me what that’s been like for you. ⬇️⁠
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11/01/2025

🍬 This Halloween, let’s rethink how we talk about candy.

When we stop labeling sweets as “good” or “bad,” kids learn that food is just food — it’s not a moral choice. This simple shift helps them:
✅ Build trust in their own bodies
✅ Make mindful choices without guilt
✅ Feel supported by you, not judged

Trick-or-treating can stay fun — without turning candy into a moral lesson. Let’s celebrate treats as treats, and let kids enjoy them fully! 🎃✨

If you’re local, don’t miss this! I love her books and podcast. She’s a great resource for parents!
10/30/2025

If you’re local, don’t miss this! I love her books and podcast. She’s a great resource for parents!

Join therapist and author Lynn Lyons for From Stress to Smartphones: What Parents Need to Know (and Do!), a free community event at Dawson School. Drawing on 35 years of clinical experience and current research, Lynn shares practical strategies to help children manage worry, anxiety, and depression while navigating social media and friendships. Learn six essential skills that strengthen emotional management, resilience, and healthy relationships for both parents and kids.

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I'm a clinical psychologist passionate about helping clients from young children (ages 5 and above) to teens, college age students, and adults, who are struggling with uncomfortable stress and anxiety symptoms learn effective strategies to face and overcome their fears and worries and gain confidence, security, and resiliency. I use a cognitive behavioral acceptance based therapy model that includes a mindfulness approach to work with children and their families to modify behavior and feelings and to help people regain their sense of direction and growth while increasing independence.

I moved to Colorado in the summer of 2008 to complete my pre-doctoral internship at the Children’s Hospital in Denver. Even though I grew up on the east coast, I knew Colorado was where I was meant to stay. While I maintain close ties to my family and friends out east, I absolutely love everything the Colorado lifestyle has to offer from the spectacular nature and scenery, to the active yet laid back and intellectual culture, and the sunny yet seasonal characteristics. I have found my best self here and seek to continue to grow and thrive while raising my daughter.

I previously had a private practice in South Florida so it was a natural transition to set up shop in Boulder after I completed my training. I feel so blessed and fortunate to have worked with and helped so many kids, teens, adults, and their families. I am grateful everyday that I get to do what I love and that my clients trust me and my methods to help them overcome life’s struggles. It is beyond rewarding to see people improve and see the strategies work. Even when there are setbacks I know that is part of of the process of growing and learning. Without challenges and failures we don’t grow. It is how we utilize and what we learn from our obstacles and struggles that changes us for the better to be our strongest selves.

Please don’t hesitate to schedule an initial phone consultation through my website to learn more about whether therapy is right for you.