Christy Clavio , LCSW

Christy Clavio practices from a holistic, mind-body perspective that centers each person as the expert in their own healing. She prioritizes support for personal empowerment, cultivating self-awareness, and building self-compassion so people can strengthen a positive sense of self and move toward their fullest potential.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with advanced training in addiction and integrative therapies, Christy offers individual, couples, and group therapy for adults, adolescents, children, and families managing life transitions, mental health concerns, addiction, grief, and trauma. Her approach is strength-based and creative, aimed at aligning thoughts, feelings, and actions to improve daily functioning and relationships.

Christy blends evidence-informed modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and addiction recovery work with expressive arts and somatic techniques including music therapy, play therapy, relaxation and meditation methods, yoga, and Qi gong. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW), is certified as a Natural Therapeutic Specialist (NTS), is licensed in therapeutic massage and bodywork (LMBT), is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), and is a trained mediator. She also teaches continuing education for licensed professionals on topics like healing trauma in the body, mindfulness through music, and sound therapy.

Her varied clinical background includes integrative care for depression, anxiety, trauma, sleep difficulties, chronic pain, and addiction recovery; trauma-focused CBT with youth involved with social services and juvenile justice; school-based therapy; and work in recovery education settings with adults experiencing severe mental health and substance use challenges. Christy is known for practicing with sensitivity, compassion, and clinical creativity.

Evidence-Based Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Christy integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, learn practical coping strategies, and address issues such as anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors. Trauma-informed care is used to recognize how past trauma affects the body and mind, guiding interventions that prioritize safety, pacing, and rebuilding a sense of control. Mindfulness-based techniques and relaxation practices are offered to increase present-moment awareness, reduce stress reactions, and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Christy works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors evidence-based methods so therapy aligns with what feels most helpful and manageable for the individual.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel barriers. These formats allow ongoing work on coping skills, behavioral strategies, and therapeutic exercises in ways that fit daily life, helping clients maintain continuity of care and adapt treatment to their routines.