Christina Milazzo, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

02/24/2026

She was telling me a story… and somewhere in the middle of it, I jumped in with:

“Well, when I was your age…”

She stopped.
Looked up at me.
And said, “Ugh, Mom. I wasn’t done talking and telling you about me.” 😅
I laughed immediately and zipped my mouth, realizing I
literally did the thing I coach and counsel moms not to do.
Honestly, I meant well. I wasn’t trying to interrupt her.
I was trying to relate, connect with her, and to show her I understood.

But here’s what I realized in that moment:
When we shift the story to us, even with good intentions, it subtly shifts the spotlight away from them.
It’s also why so many teen girls open up to me in therapy.
Because I don’t make it about me.
They get my undivided attention.
My attunement.
My curiosity.
My care.

And that does something for them. It creates an environment where they feel:
✔️ Seen
✔️ Heard
✔️ Safe

And when a girl feels safe, she keeps talking.

Such a simple shift, but an important one.
Sometimes connection isn’t about having the right advice or even trying to try to relate to her.
It’s about letting her finish her sentence, asking curious questions, and giving her the time to keep talking. And if she’s like my little girl, she won’t stop talking 😂.

02/12/2026

Here’s a little inside look at what it’s like before you even enter my counseling office.

This work is deeply relational to me. I think of you and pray for you before your session begins, and long after you leave, you’re still in my thoughts.

Chances are, if I’ve had the privilege of counseling you in the past, I still think of you often and wonder how you’re doing. (I’d love to hear from you)!💛

02/04/2026

If you’ve walked through infertility or loss, you know these comments all too well.
What’s your “favorite” comment you’ve heard? (And by favorite, I definitely mean least favorite.)

01/21/2026

How do you explain infertility to the person you love most...when you’re still trying to understand it yourself?

I wrote about 5 things women often wish their partners understood about infertility. Feel free to share with a friend who may be going through infertility or with your spouse.

Now on Substack:
https://christinamilazzo.substack.com/p/5-things-women-wish-their-partner

Because as women we want nothing more than to feel seen, heard, and understood by those we love most.

11/05/2025

Real talk: I see it every day in my practice. People who are good at busyness. People who fill their lives with tasks, noise, screens, commitments- anything but stillness. Why? Because stillness brings feelings, and feelings bring vulnerability and sometimes vulnerability exposes pain. So instead we busy ourselves, distract ourselves, numb ourselves. And yes, busyness becomes a coping mechanism. But here’s the flipside: what if that busyness is actually blocking your healing? What if, beneath the to-do list and the “I’m fine,” there’s a story that deserves to be acknowledged and honored. What if I told you that busyness could be the distraction keeping you from the healing you desire, or the clarity you need? What if stillness is the secret to actually healing, growing, and hearing from God?

1 Kings 19:11-12

10/17/2025

Hearing about the recent teen suicides in Seminole County has weighed heavily on my heart. As a counselor who sits with adolescent and teen girls every week, I’ve heard their stories of deep pain, loneliness, and hopelessness and I’ve also seen what’s possible when they receive the right support and begin to heal.

Parents, please know this: there are signs. Some are subtle: a change in mood, withdrawal from friends, loss of interest in things they once loved, but these signs matter. Your awareness and willingness to talk about these things could truly save a life.

You don’t have to have all the answers; you just have to be willing to start the conversation. Ask. Listen. Remind your teen they’re not alone, and that help is available.

If you’re unsure how to begin or need extra support, reaching out to a mental health counselor like myself can make all the difference. Together, we can help your teen move from hopelessness to healing. 💙

https://christinamilazzocounseling.com/2025/10/17/how-to-assess-suicide-risk-in-teens/

10/15/2025

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Tonight at 7pm, I’ll be lighting a candle in honor of the little angel babies that were deeply loved and are forever missed. 💕

10/13/2025

Because ‘I’m good!’ rarely means I’m good.

10/06/2025

When someone tells you to practice self-care, it often sounds like: get away, rest, treat yourself, do a beauty treatment, take a bubble bath. I don’t know about you, but as a working mom, I’m lucky if I have any time to do a face mask or have uninterrupted time to myself.

Yes, self‑care is good. I’ll get a pedicure, buy something I love. But here’s what I believe: self‑care alone won’t bring deep restoration, lasting healing, or true fulfillment. That’s where soul‑care comes in.

Soul-care looks deeper within, and really taking some time to care for the state of your inner life. It’s creating space to tend to your heart, to invite God into those places in your soul that feel weary, discouraged, or empty. So many of us women are walking around with manicured nails, but with souls that are tired.

Here are a few things I do when quiet isn’t easy:
• I talk to God anyway, even in the busyness.
• I pray, “God, I give everyone and everything to you.”
• I search my heart: What am I holding too tightly? What fear, grief, or sorrow needs to be surrendered? What might God be asking me to trust Him with?

For me, self-care is important, but it isn’t essential. What is essential is tending to my soul. If you find yourself weary, depleted, or walking through a hard season of life- I encourage you to not just take time for yourself, but more importantly for your soul. I may be biased, but I do think starting counseling is an awesome way to do so. 😊

09/24/2025

Wrapping up one of the sweetest vacations with my little family. 💙 Our time in Greece gave us the chance to reset, relax, dream, and connect with one another. Stepping away from the busyness, routines, and even our phones was exactly what my soul needed.

Feeling grateful and refreshed, and I can’t wait to see you all next week!

08/23/2025

Girls trip to Target with my girl. She ran to the Dollar Spot, I ran to the books 📚✨ Found a few gems for mental health, healing, and spiritual growth.

07/22/2025

I was out on a prayer walk the other day when I spotted a basketball lying on the court. Something stirred in me, and before I knew it, I was shooting hoops just like I used to.

Basketball was a huge part of my childhood. My mom: my biggest supporter and my team coach poured so much of herself into the game and into me. Picking up that ball transported me right back to those simpler days… the sound of sneakers on court, the feel of the ball in my hands, and the joy of just playing.

Grief is strange like that. It sneaks up on you—not just in the hard or heavy moments, but in the unexpected ones. The ones that catch you off guard with their sweetness… the ones that take you back. My mom’s been gone for years now, but in that moment, I felt her. And more than anything, I felt God smiling down. Like He was saying, “I see you.”

To the woman grieving—whether it’s been 10 days or 10 years…you’re not alone. The ache may never fully leave us, but neither do the people we’ve loved. They live on in the echoes of our joy, in the things that made them who they were… and in the moments when heaven feels just a little closer.

God meets us in the grief. And sometimes, He surprises us with glimpses of healing in the most unexpected places—even on a basketball court.



Lake Mary Therapist for Women and Teen Girls. Central Florida Christian Counselor/Therapist.