Mary "Christine" Lawson , LPC-MHSP

Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee with seven years of clinical experience. The LPC-MHSP credential identifies a licensed counselor qualified to provide mental health services and therapeutic care. Mary focuses on a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family struggles, grief and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.

Her work also addresses abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and family of origin matters. She draws on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to shape individualized treatment strategies. Mary takes a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate approach, partnering with clients to build practical coping skills and personalized plans that reflect each person’s goals and circumstances. She offers services in English and French and brings a steady, attentive presence to therapeutic work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mary "Christine" Lawson

Mary "Christine" Lawson integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with trauma-focused principles to address emotional and behavioral concerns. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with mood instability. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and building safety and stabilization strategies to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods and pacing so the treatment fits the individual's circumstances. This collaborative stance helps ensure the approach evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for engaging in these approaches. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from different settings and schedule care around work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to receive consistent, goal-oriented support while using therapeutic techniques that suit each person’s lifestyle and needs.