Christine received her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University in Philadelphia, PA in 2012. She is licensed as a mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. She is also an Approved Supervisor in Washington State.
Christine is not taking new clients at this time.
Change can be scary and overwhelming, but it also offers an opportunity to deepen our understanding of ourselves. I work with clients experiencing the wide range of sometimes contradictory emotions that come with life transitions – anxiety, grief, depression, anger, fear, excitement and hope. My approach to therapy is collaborative, strength-based and client-centered. Who you are and where you would like to go is far more important to me than any particular situation or diagnosis that you have been given. My role is to provide support, teach skills, and encourage growth in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Sometimes, this means listening for understanding – your strengths, your preferences, and your patterns. Other times, this means offering a new perspective or challenge to your narrative.
I believe that growth is not linear, and that our greatest leaps happen when we are able to change perspective, shed labels, and gain confidence in our own self-expression. Every story is unique; yet every worry, pain and fear is incredibly normal and exceptionally human. It is my privilege to help you navigate this chapter of your story.
Ongoing continuing education on relational trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
2023 Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Evergreen
2020 Powerful Tools for Caregivers, trained facilitator
2019 Washington State Approved Supervisor
2012 MS in Counseling Psychology – Holy Family University, Philadelphia PA
2004 BA in Sociology, BA in English – Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster PA
Christine has been working in the behavioral health field since 2005, primarily in community-based non-profit organizations.
Christine is passionate about working with populations that are traditionally overlooked. She has extensive experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, childhood neglect and abuse, homelessness, addiction and domestic violence. Additionally, Christine has 7 years of experience working exclusively with the elder population and their caregivers. She has provided support to individuals and families navigating dementia, hoarding behaviors, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Christine has provided clinical supervision to new clinicians since 2017. She brings experience, understanding and insight to helping professionals challenged by work-related trauma, disillusionment, and burnout.