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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
About Christina
Christina Chykirda, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut, has ten years of experience in the mental health field. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD. Christina describes her style as interactive, non-judgmental, and collaborative. She sets goals with clients and often assigns homework to support progress.
Christina draws on several approaches to guide sessions. She uses client-centered methods to focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. She also applies cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that maintain distress. Dialectical behavior strategies are used for emotion regulation and building coping skills.
Her background includes work across inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. This variety shaped her comfort with a wide range of issues, from substance use and eating concerns to trauma-related disorders and mood conditions. Christina also provides psychoeducation so people can better understand diagnoses and treatment steps.
In sessions she mixes practical skill-building with direct challenges when needed. She encourages facing difficult feelings and replacing unhealthy coping with safer alternatives. Christina emphasizes collaboration: clients and clinician agree on goals and track progress together.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Christina uses client-centered work to focus on each person's priorities and values. That approach centers conversations on what the client wants to change and supports decision making.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many everyday worries. Christina incorporates dialectical behavior therapy tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building practical coping skills when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christina works collaboratively to match methods to a client's goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews options and adjusts strategies as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering options that suit work and family routines. Ask about the available session formats when scheduling so arrangements fit your day-to-day commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered. She uses homework, education, and direct skills training to help people meet goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience in the mental health field and prior customer service experience spanning over 15 years.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Connecticut LPC credential and practices in Connecticut.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.