Christine Nazario , LCPC

Christine Nazario is an Illinois-licensed therapist with 22 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. She practices as an LCPC - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and draws on a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story. Christine emphasizes practical, compassionate support while helping clients build confidence and coping skills to navigate difficult life experiences.

She has additional experience working with individuals who are hearing impaired and providing hospice and end-of-life counseling, tailoring her approach to meet communication needs and the emotional realities of serious illness and loss. Christine believes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she positions herself as a supportive collaborator in that process. Her work aims to help clients identify existing strengths, develop new strategies, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christine Nazario uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients' own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people who are seeking support for self-esteem, life transitions, or emotional processing by focusing on listening and collaboration.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and depression because it emphasizes practical skills and structured strategies that can produce measurable changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions to the individual's situation, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and access, making it easier to receive consistent support from licensed professionals. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and in ways that suit their communication style and daily life.