Christina Anderson , LCSW

Christina Anderson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience in mental health and addictions care. She delivers evidence-based interventions in a trauma-informed environment that respects each person's history and resilience. Christina frames therapy as a supportive, conversational process aimed at helping individuals and families identify needs, set practical goals, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and coping skills.

Her clinical experience spans work with clients across the lifespan and in a variety of settings, including community programs, schools, hospitals, homes, crisis response teams, emergency medical services, and specialty health care groups. Christina has particular experience addressing addiction, family conflict, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and the stresses that accompany major life changes. She operates a private practice offering both in-person and telehealth options, tailoring interventions to each person by blending therapeutic approaches and coaching techniques that support recovery, relationship repair, and improved day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people develop greater psychological flexibility by combining mindfulness skills with values-based action. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and patterns that get in the way of meaningful living. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and creating a supportive space where a person can explore feelings and choices at their own pace - it is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and processing life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach designed to strengthen a person's own motivation to change, making it particularly helpful for addictions, ambivalence, and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christina works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. This team-based orientation helps clients feel involved in decisions about their care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent, accessible care while allowing therapists to tailor communication style and session format to each person's needs.