Christine McKenna , LCSW

Christine McKenna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Hampshire with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Christine centers her work on each person's lived experience, honoring the idea that clients are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be applied to overcome difficult moments.

She approaches change as a courageous step and offers steady support and encouragement as people pursue a more fulfilling life. Christine aims to empower clients to build resilience, clarify values, and develop practical strategies that fit their goals and daily lives. Her style emphasizes collaboration, respect, and a clear focus on helping individuals move past what has been limiting them toward greater well-being.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for people working through addiction, grief, or life transitions where motivation and meaning are central concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace and direction of work. This approach supports self-esteem, confidence, and personal insight by validating experience and building on individual strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often applied to challenges such as anxiety, low confidence, and coping with upsetting events to develop clearer thinking and actionable coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what resonates and adjust strategies over time to support progress.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit appointments into varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapists from home or work, and choose the communication mode that feels most comfortable for the client.