Christina Anderson , LCSW

Christina Anderson holds a Master of Social Work and brings 15 years of clinical experience in mental health and addictions to her practice. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - which denotes advanced training in clinical social work, and she is also a licensed clinical addictions counselor. Her approach blends evidence-based interventions with a trauma-informed, supportive stance that honors each person’s experience.

Christina frames therapy as a collaborative, conversational process aimed at helping individuals and families meet their needs and navigate transitions. She has worked with people across the lifespan, from children to older adults, and has developed particular expertise in addressing addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, family conflict, trauma, grief, and other life changes. Her background includes roles in community settings, schools, hospitals, home-based care, crisis response teams, emergency medical services, and specialty health care groups.

Christina maintains a private practice that has offered both in-person and telehealth services. Her training and varied professional settings inform a flexible, practical style that supports recovery, coping, and improved functioning while respecting each client’s values and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christina Anderson integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to support clients in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can explore personal strengths and solutions; it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and general life stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Christina works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, drawing on different techniques as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and for managing care from home or other locations. These formats can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints while still allowing meaningful clinical work with licensed professionals and therapists.