Tobacco and Nicotine: A Powerful Addiction

Christina C. Chituc, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange county, California, with a deep passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School.

Christina began her career in mental health in 2015, beginning during her internship with California Gang Reduction Intervention and Prevention program through the city of Fullerton working with children and their families, and as a Behavior Technician at Children’s Learning Connection, later providing behavioral therapy at Footprints Behavior Interventions. She completed her pre-graduate clinical training at Turning Point Center for Families in Costa Mesa, working with individual adults, children, and families, and has since held roles as a mental health specialist, lead clinician, and clinical supervisor.

Practicing psychotherapy since 2019 as an associate and since 2023, a licensed therapist, Christina most recently served as the Clinical Manager at Coastal Star Crisis Residential Treatment Center before joining Miramar Health in April 2024 in the same role. Known for her trauma-informed, compassionate approach, she brings warmth, insight, and a collaborative spirit to every client interaction, always striving to create a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.