

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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Healing relationships through infidelity counseling
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Understanding mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
Empowering women through comprehensive mental health support
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Self-esteem counseling: Boost your confidence and self-worth with help from Thriveworks
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Exposure therapy: What does it treat, and how does it work?
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Understanding eating disorders and finding help
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Coping with grief: Finding healing and support
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
EMDR therapy: What is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing? And how does it work?
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
What is jealousy? Understanding the emotion and overcoming it
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
What is emotionally focused therapy? How and why it works
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC