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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High-functioning anxiety: When success is fueled by chronic stress
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatment options
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Your guide to adjustment disorder: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Coming out later in life: LGBTQIA+ at 30+
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Anxiety symptoms: DSM-5 criteria, triggers, physical effects, and more
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
A guide to child therapy: Enhancing children’s well-being with age-specific, evidence-based approaches
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Insomnia: What are the causes, symptoms, and treatment options when you’re chronically sleep-deprived?
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
