Christie Hines

Christie Hines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses straightforward, practical therapy to help people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and other life changes. She writes and talks in a warm, down-to-earth way so people feel safe to be honest. Christie aims to make therapy feel like a conversation rather than a lecture.

Her main clinical lens is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other. She combines this with Client-Centered work and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness to help people build skills for managing intense emotions and reducing anxiety. Sessions may include identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing grounding and emotion-regulation skills, and trying new ways of communicating.

Christie draws on eight years of clinical experience in community and clinical settings and has worked with people facing trauma, abuse, caregiver stress, and life transitions. She also has experience with military service members and appreciates the distinct pressures that can come with service and career changes.

Therapy with Christie is collaborative. She meets people where they are and tailors sessions to individual needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. She believes progress often comes from small, steady changes and from trying practical strategies between sessions.

People who choose Christie can expect a mix of practical skill-building and candid conversation, with room for humor and real-life talk while addressing serious concerns.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Christie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood through practical exercises and homework. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity about goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness in short, teachable steps.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Christie collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single plan. Goals and methods are revisited as progress is made and needs change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins between obligations, and supporting continuity of care when schedules change. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to teach coping skills, guide practice exercises, and work on communication strategies in ways that fit daily routines.