Christine Frederick , LICSW

Christine Frederick is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 14 years of clinical experience. As a LICSW - which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and indicates a clinical social work license to provide independent mental health services - she draws on a humanistic, strength-based approach that helps clients recognize and use their existing resources to meet goals and manage challenges.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, addictions and substance use, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief and end-of-life matters, parenting and caregiver stress, intimacy-related concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anger and self-esteem difficulties. She has worked with people facing PTSD, personality-related challenges, and the complex needs that come with caregiving and hospice contexts. Christine emphasizes collaboration with each person to identify strengths and practical strategies that can be woven into daily life to improve wellbeing.

Clients can expect a respectful, goal-oriented therapeutic partnership that highlights what is working well and builds on those strengths to address symptoms, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions. Christine aims to help individuals and families discover realistic steps forward and integrate those changes into meaningful, sustainable routines.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with a LICSW

Christine integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy into her online practice to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their goals and values - it suits people seeking a collaborative, strengths-focused process. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and building on existing strengths to create rapid, forward movement on specific problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals. That partnership guides session focus and helps shape concrete steps between meetings.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit therapy into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and adapt the pace and style of work to what feels most effective for the individual.