Christine Dicus , LCSW

Christine Dicus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri who brings a practical, team-oriented approach to therapy. She earned her degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis and has six years of experience working across a range of settings, from residential programs and correctional facilities to traditional office environments. Christine draws on strengths-based methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor care to each person's unique situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.

She has experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction, and has worked with children, families, and individuals who have experienced separation or involvement with the criminal justice system. Christine also focuses on issues such as grief, relationship and family concerns, attachment and adoption-related challenges, process and sex addictions, first responder issues, and challenges faced by young adults and women. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set practical goals and develop routines that include self-care.

Christine offers multiple ways to connect, including messaging, live chat, and phone sessions, and she strives to accommodate schedules when possible. She generally begins by meeting weekly to build a plan for addressing concerns and helps clients adapt that plan over time. Christine aims to create a nonjudgmental, strengths-focused space where people can work toward clearer coping strategies and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christine integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her online practice to meet clients where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration so that the client’s priorities guide the work; it is useful for building trust and exploring personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that supports people who feel ambivalent about change by exploring their goals and strengthening intrinsic motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means treatment plans are adjusted over time to reflect what is working and what needs to shift.

Online therapy with Christine offers flexibility in how sessions happen - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules. These options support ongoing access to licensed professionals and make consistent progress possible even when in-person visits are difficult.