- Attachment-based work
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practices
About Christa
Christa McCoy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 21 years of professional experience. She trained in social work at the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University and holds a Master of Social Work. Christa has worked largely as a clinical school social worker and brings that background to sessions with adults.
Christa focuses on common concerns young adults face, including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD. She also works with issues such as addictions, intimacy-related concerns, bipolar and mood disorders, postpartum depression, and prejudicial or discrimination-related stress. Her practice includes attention to abandonment wounds, body image, sexual assault and abuse, and family problems.
Her way of working grows from social work values and a strengths-based, healing-centered engagement. She centers culture, spirituality, civic action, and collective healing while helping people identify needs and set achievable goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps and planning rather than abstract theory.
Christa describes her style as collaborative and client-centered. She helps people name challenges, try manageable changes, and evaluate what works. Conversations include coping skills, problem-solving, and attention to how relationships and environments affect mood and behavior.
Her background in school social work includes individual and group support, crisis intervention, prevention, family education, and advocacy. Christa aims to help clients build supports, clarify priorities, and take steady steps toward better day-to-day functioning.
How attachment, CBT and mindfulness translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early connections shape expectations. In practice this means talking about relationship histories, testing new interaction styles, and noticing how current relationships affect mood and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses specific exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and social phobia by practicing skills and trying small behavior experiments. Mindfulness therapy trains present-moment awareness and simple grounding skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus; it can help with stress, rumination, and emotional regulation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust plans as progress is reviewed. That means trying different tools in sessions and picking what feels most useful for day-to-day life.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work, or commuting, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use these practical advantages to help clients keep steady contact while testing skills between sessions.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered methods with attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, existential reflection, and mindfulness to help people set goals and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
Christa has 21 years of professional experience, including work as a clinical school social worker providing individual and group support.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Minnesota (MN LICSW).
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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