Christine Topping , LMFT

Christine Topping is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eight years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. She has worked with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, life stressors, grief and loss, and ADHD, and she has supported many divorced couples navigating co-parenting arrangements. Christine has also completed training in PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Training) to strengthen parent-child relationships and skills.

Her approach to therapy is warm and nonjudgmental, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She tailors interventions to each person or family, meeting clients where they are and shaping treatment around their goals and circumstances. Christine believes that change is possible for everyone and that beginning the process takes courage; she combines supportive presence with gentle challenge to facilitate growth and lasting change.

Clients can expect a collaborative partnership focused on practical strategies and emotional understanding. Christine aims to help people build stronger relationships, improve coping with life transitions, and address patterns that interfere with wellbeing. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Christine brings several evidence-informed approaches to her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. The Gottman Method focuses on relationship patterns, communication skills, and conflict management to strengthen couples and address recurring issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from different models to fit each individual or family and reviews progress together to refine the plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Christine provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into a busy life, and access support from home or other convenient locations.