About Christina
Christina DeSantis is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts who helps people cope with stress and anxiety. She also supports those facing addiction, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and major life changes. Christina uses a straightforward, honest style in sessions so people can talk openly about what matters most to them.
She tailors treatment to each person's needs rather than following a single method. Christina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy when those approaches fit a person's goals.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Christina emphasizes being open-minded, non-judgmental, and compassionate. She aims to be direct and authentic while keeping conversations grounded and purposeful.
That approach helps people feel seen and encourages honest discussion about setbacks and progress. She has worked in human services and therapy roles for over a decade, bringing experience with mood disorders, addiction, chronic illness-related distress, and trauma. Christina often helps people who are struggling with self-esteem, impulsivity, or feelings of isolation as they navigate life's transitions.
Her style is practical and supportive. She helps people set clear goals, try manageable changes, and track what helps. Christina meets people where they are and supports steady steps forward rather than quick fixes.
Practical approaches for online anxiety and life challenges
Christina often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on small, testable changes that can reduce anxiety and improve mood over time.She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. This approach uses curious, non-confrontational conversation to build motivation and clarify personal goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what is or isn’t working and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and situations. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility for ongoing work without needing to travel for every session.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Bipolar disorder
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
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