Christin is hands down the best therapist I've ever worked with, have not felt this stable in years
Leigh, verified client of Christin
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Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Coping Skills
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Christin
Christin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a who recently moved back to New England.
Christin completed her Bachelors of Psychology at University Massachusetts Amherst. She received her
Masters of Social Work at Wheelock College, which is now part of Boston University. She has supported
individuals with dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders, addiction issues, grief and loss, anxiety,
depression, childhood trauma, career issues, and adjustment concerns for over 9 years. One area that
Christin has a passion for is people transitioning either through their own choice or out of necessity.
Christin is comfortable working with multicultural clients and learning about new cultures. Christin has
extensive experience counseling people who experienced trauma, anxiety, depression and adjustment
concerns. Christin has provided counseling a variety of settings including inpatient detoxification, IOP,
outpatient group therapy, family, and individual therapy.
Christin’s practice centers around a person-centered approach and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
modality. What this means is the focus is on the individual’s goals, needs, and to help promote ways to
change. She enjoys helping people find their cope skills. She utilizes motivational interviewing to work
on goals that sometimes feel overwhelming. Christin is in the process of incorporating dialectic
behavioral therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy modalities
(EMDR).
"As a trauma-informed therapist with a multicultural background, I understand how to empower people to find their voice. "
What clients say
These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.
I appreciate her identifying my tells in my body language and helping me see them as well. She lets me talk through my experiences. She validates my experiences and has shed light ....
Meghan, verified client of Christin
She listens. She is helpful. She tells me the truth. I need to be hit with a 2x4 sometimes and sometimes she does. Thanks
Jordan, verified client of Christin
Best experience of my life!
Ivy, verified client of Christin
Christin is wonderful, the Thriveworks team is responsive, and it is easy to book and rebook appointments.
Annabelle, verified client of Christin
Get to know Christin
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I met this amazing person when I was working at community hospital that brought joy and healing to people. They made their clients smile and helped people with grief. I thought, I want to do that. She was a Social Worker and inspired me with her kindness and genuine want to help her clients/patients.
What types of clients to you work with best?
I work well with adults, adolescents and people who have experienced changes.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Someone who is ready to work on their goals or someone who is not sure, but willing to give therapy a chance.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
It is not as scary to talk to a stranger that is trained as a therapist/counselor. You are not alone.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I chose Thriveworks as an opportunity to work with people through telehealth or in person.
Can you tell us about a success you had with a client?
I worked with a family that had communication issues. Adolescents who were not communicating their needs and adults who were unsure how to talk to each other. We worked on building those skills and saw an improvement in sleep, building relationships and finding how to fit back together.
What inspires you?
Music
What concerns you about the world?
We forget to be compassionate to each other.
How do you handle a day that you don’t want to get out of bed?
There's a song, Bill Weathers, "Lovely Day." If I'm having a rough day, this song can help me remember, I can and will get through this.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
The first session we work on understanding each other and what the goals are for therapy.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want to get to know the person or begin too. I look for strengths and ways to building on those strengths.
What do you want to accomplish with a couple in their first session?
I want to understand their communication and what they view as the parts of their relations they enjoy and parts that they think they want to work on.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 7 years
- Graduating institute
- Wheelock College in Boston
- Graduating degree
- Masters of Social Work
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