Christina “Christie” Samulevich , LCSW

Christina “Christie” Samulevich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that signifies advanced training in social work and clinical mental health support. She recognizes that life can become overwhelming, leaving people feeling stuck, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted after difficult experiences or major transitions. With a background in working with diverse client populations, she focuses on helping individuals find practical ways to move forward while offering steady support through each step of the healing process.

Her approach centers on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can be candid and fully themselves. She emphasizes collaboration and practical tools, guiding clients toward clearer direction and greater emotional relief without minimizing the challenges they face. Christina values the courage it takes to seek help and affirms that pursuing therapy is a meaningful act of self-care.

Christina aims to meet people where they are and walk alongside them as they work toward their goals, drawing on clinical training and a commitment to empathy and understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christina "Christie" Samulevich uses a mix of proven therapeutic approaches tailored to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship and helping individuals explore their feelings and values so they can find their own path forward - it is often helpful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be useful for emotion regulation and complex stress responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. Christina works with each person to assess their goals, preferences, and challenges, adjusting methods over time to better support progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options enable consistent contact with a licensed professional while fitting into varied schedules and life demands, making it easier for many people to maintain momentum in their work toward change.