Christine Savas , LCPC

Christine Savas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois who combines clinical training with a holistic perspective to support individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and other life transitions. She holds an M.Ed. in Counseling from DePaul University and completed undergraduate studies in Psychology and Human Relations at the University of Iowa. With eight years of experience, she has worked in nonprofit settings with at-risk young adults in Chicago and in private practice addressing a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, and ADHD.

Rather than focusing solely on diagnostic labels, she emphasizes how symptoms affect daily functioning at work, in relationships, and within oneself, and she tailors each session to the person in front of her. Christine integrates evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside mindfulness practices and psychodynamic ideas to meet individual needs. As a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider she also considers nutrition, activity, and environmental factors as part of a broader plan to support mental and emotional balance. Her approach is collaborative and individualized, aimed at helping clients develop practical strategies and greater self-understanding.

Christine brings a calm, grounded presence to her work and looks forward to partnering with people who want thoughtful, integrated care for the challenges they face.

Practical evidence-based approaches for online care

Christine uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that interfere with daily functioning and is often paired with skill-building exercises.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially useful for navigating intense emotions and improving relationship patterns. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to support present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the work. Christine approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone appointments, and shorter interactions are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity across transitions, and access care from a range of settings while working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.