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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What causes OCD to get worse?
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Schizoid personality disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A straight-talking, informative guide
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Anorexia nervosa: What is it? What are the symptoms?
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD): How it differs from OCD, therapeutic treatment options, and more
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What is ADHD? A straightforward guide to symptoms, features, and treatment solutions
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Caffeine withdrawal: Common symptoms and how to ease them
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Lupcho, LPC
Agoraphobia guide: Symptoms, triggers, and treatment
Medically reviewed by George Ramos, PMHNP-BC & Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
Can stress cause vertigo? How stress and anxiety can affect and cause symptoms of vertigo
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
What is monkey branching, and why do people do it?
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Do I have cyclothymia? Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
