Adults & Couples | Relationships & Intimacy, LGBTQIA+ Affirming, EMDR-Trained
You Deserve a Space Where All of You is Welcome
You’ve carried questions, feelings, or parts of yourself that you’ve kept tucked away—worried they might be misunderstood, judged, or dismissed. Maybe it’s your sexuality, your gender identity, or the way intimacy shows up in your life and relationships. You want to talk about it openly, without hesitation or fear.
Right now, you might be feeling:
- Stuck in patterns that leave you disconnected from yourself or your partner(s).
- Confused about your sexual identity or expression, wishing you had clarity.
- Exhausted from masking or hiding important parts of who you are.
- Alone, because the people around you don’t truly understand.
- Ready to make changes, but unsure of where to start.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Therapy is your space to show up as your full self—with all the complexity, vulnerability, and hope you carry. Together, we’ll face the tough conversations with honesty and respect, so you can move toward healing, self-acceptance, and stronger connections.
Meet Christina Alkire, LCMHCA
Christina specializes in relationships and intimacy. She provides affirming support for clients navigating gender identity and LGBTQIA+ concerns. She provides a safe, affirming environment for individuals and couples who want to process, explore, or grow. She is deeply passionate about supporting clients in addressing issues that affect their sexuality, sexual functioning, or their connection with themselves as a sexual being.
Before becoming a therapist, Christina served for over 20 years as an officer in the U.S. military, where she developed a reputation for steady leadership, integrity, and the ability to handle high-stakes, sensitive situations. Her background also includes presenting nationally on the experiences of transgender service members and leading diverse teams at the state and national levels.
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Wake Forest University (CACREP accredited, 3.98 GPA) and is a National Certified Counselor. Christina brings together her professional training, clinical expertise, and lived experience to create a therapeutic space where nothing is too heavy, too awkward, or too complicated to bring into the room.
What Therapy with Christina Feels Like
Christina shows up as both a therapist and a coach. She listens deeply but also challenges you to grow. Sessions are straightforward, honest, and respectful of the sacredness of what you choose to share.
Here’s what you can expect:
- A Brave, Affirming Space: Come exactly as you are—your full identity is seen and respected.
- Direct & Compassionate Guidance: Christina isn’t afraid of tough conversations and helps you move through them with clarity.
- Growth-Oriented Support: Therapy is about creating real change, not staying stuck.
- Practical Tools & Strategies: You’ll leave sessions with insights you can apply right away in your life and relationships.
Christina believes that your story matters and your healing is possible. With her, you don’t have to hold back—you can bring your whole self and know it will be honored.
Education and Credentials
- M.A. in Counseling, Wake Forest University
CACREP-accredited program, GPA 3.98 - B.S. in Biology, East Carolina University
- EMDR-Trained Clinician
- Gottman Training Level 2
- National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board for Certified Counselors
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA), North Carolina
- Former U.S. Military Officer with over 20 years of leadership experience in high-stakes, sensitive, and investigative roles (including Division Chief, Operations Officer, and Inspector General)
- National Presenter, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) National Conference — presented on the experiences of transgender military service members