Through it All Counseling

Through it All Counseling Cristina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She has specialized in counseling children and families since 2007.

Welcome to my page. This page is to provide support and information to the community. I hope this page is found to be helpful and connects people to the idea that counseling and support for families is available and encouraged. The quote on my business card says
"Life is not waiting for the storm to pass....
It is learning to dance in the rain." I support children and families to live a better and healthier life. I am a big advocate for a child to have a solid foundation of emotional and mental intelligence since I believe this often is a part of the child's life that can be ignored (often without knowledge of it's importance and is done unintentionally). We so often focus on intellectual intelligence, and success in school, however if a child does not develop their emotional health, it may be devastating to their future successes. I also specialize in working with children and families who are dealing with serious and chronic medical illness. I have a great passion in my heart to help families who are often dealing with every day struggles but are also juggling illness on top of everything. I have had years of professional training experience and expertise but also have personal experience, being that I was only four years old when diagnosed with a devastating, debilitating and painful illness and was able to overcome and learn to live an emotionally healthy life. I had amazing parents and parents who knew to nurture my ability to cope and instill strength to overcome. They also were smart enough to have me see a therapist to help me cope with my illness. It was the best thing to happen to me as I have overcome so many challenges with a positive and healthy outlook on life. Heck, I believe so much in counseling that I am a therapist today! I also think it is imperative that we get over this stigma of seeking mental health being taboo. We do not hesitate to go to the doctor for our physical health, we need to be able to do the same for ourselves and for our children, when it comes to our mental health, for a healthier tomorrow! I am available to hold your hand, and walk on this journey called life to encourage healing and bring out your very own resilience! Please follow and share my page with others!

12/13/2025

Very interesting! ❤️

This is very true!
11/28/2025

This is very true!

Children learn to self-regulate by borrowing our calm — not by being sent away to manage emotions their brains aren’t built to hold, alone.

Their nervous system takes its cues from ours.

When we stay steady, their bodies learn safety.
When we breathe slowly, their breath follows.
When we offer presence instead of punishment, their overwhelm becomes something they can navigate rather than fear.

But the opposite is true too.
When we’re shaken, they feel it.
When we shut down, they lose their anchor.
When we send them away to “figure it out,” we’re asking them to build skills they’re meant to RECEIVE before they can ever create.

A child who is banished in their hardest moments doesn’t learn calm — they learn that big feelings make them unworthy of closeness.

So the work becomes tending to our own regulation, not for perfection, but for companionship. For connection. For the message it sends:

You don’t have to face your storm alone.
Stay close. We’ll steady ourselves together.

And then, slowly, what they borrow from us becomes something they can one day find within themselves. ❤️

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11/27/2025

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11/27/2025

Sour candy can literally help stop a panic attack.

According to mental health experts, the intense flavor acts as a grounding technique—its sharp, jarring taste pulls attention away from overwhelming thoughts and into the immediate physical sensation.

This redirection can help interrupt the cycle of spiraling anxiety, bringing individuals back to the present moment. Additionally, the act of chewing and the surge in saliva production may support the body's calming response, offering a sense of control during distress.

While not a cure or replacement for therapy, this sensory-based strategy can serve as a quick, practical tool in moments of high anxiety. As noted by experts cited by Utah State University, sour candy can be particularly helpful in grounding exercises used during panic attacks. However, they caution that frequent or intense anxiety should always be assessed by a healthcare professional to ensure appropriate long-term care.

Source: Utah State University Extension. (2023). Managing Anxiety with Grounding Techniques.

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11/27/2025

Brendan Fraser recently opened up on The Kelly Clarkson Show about being a father to an autistic child and his words landed powerfully.

A heartfelt call to treat neurodivergent families with compassion, support, and commitment.

He reminded the world that families with autistic loved ones deserve understanding, real services, and communities that show up for them, not just in theory, but in action.

As parents and advocates, we feel this deeply.
And voices like his help push the conversation forward in a way that’s human, honest, and needed.

11/25/2025

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11/25/2025

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Your soul knows you are safe now, but your nervous system is still guarding the gates it once had to defend. Honour the ancient wisdom that kept you alive, and gently guide it toward the peace you were always meant to live in. 💜💜

Shouting this at the top of my lungs and deeply from my heart!
11/25/2025

Shouting this at the top of my lungs and deeply from my heart!

By focusing on the positive, you can rewire your brain to find more good—discover how neuroplasticity is at work in shaping your thoughts.

That is why do Play Therapy with children.
11/25/2025

That is why do Play Therapy with children.

Scientists say it takes 400 repetitions to build a new synapse…
Unless it’s done through PLAY.
Then it takes just 10–20.

So when your child:
🧩 “Practices” taking turns by playing UNO with you…
🧸 Rehearses sharing by trading stuffed animals…
🚗 Learns patience while waiting for their toy car to “fuel up” at the pretend gas station…
🌦️ Builds emotional regulation by playing “storm and sunshine” with pillows…

They’re not just playing.
They’re literally rewiring their brain.. faster, deeper, and more joyfully.

Let them giggle.
Let them experiment.
Let them PLAY. 💛
Because play isn’t a break from learning…
It IS the learning.

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Scottsdale, AZ
85250

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