Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Christine Ridley, LCSW
Education
Masters of Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College
Expertise
Adolescent and adult anxiety, depression, mood and thought disorders, addictive behaviors, and codependency issues
Christine Ridley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in adolescent and adult anxiety, depression, mood and thought disorders, addictive behaviors, and co-dependency issues. Christine values using an overall integrative approach to meet every individual client's needs.
Learn more about Christine and schedule an appointment with her here.
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We are dedicated to providing you with valuable resources that educate and empower you to live better. We reference authoritative sources that provide additional value, and we also enforce a tiered review process in which at least three individuals — one or more being licensed clinical experts — review and edit each piece of content before it is published. In addition, we frequently update old content to reflect the most up-to-date information. Read more about our editorial policy today.About our expert review panel & process
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“I have no desire for my husband”: What to do when you drift apart from your spouse
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Lupcho, LPC
Why am I so hard on myself? Discovering the root of negative self-talk and finding ways to change it
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Why is life so hard? The challenges of life and how to deal with them
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Signs you need to go to a mental hospital—and why it’s necessary only in limited circumstances
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Golden child syndrome: How does it develop, and what effect does it have?
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
“What you should never tell your therapist”: Why honesty is the best policy, and the truth about oversharing in therapy
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
What is the 333 rule for anxiety? Grounding yourself and other ways of coping with anxiety
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Why do people cheat? How to recognize the signs and deal with a cheating partner
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Women’s mental health: Insights, strategies, and support
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW & Theresa Lupcho, LPC
Exploring the effectiveness of motivational interviewing
Clinically reviewed by Heidi Faust, LCSW & Christine Ridley, LCSW
Understanding and navigating relationship dynamics
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
