- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Communication problems
About Christina
Christina Mayhaus is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of experience. She practices from Ohio and lists anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns among her areas of focus, along with young adult issues and self-esteem. Christina works with people at various life stages who are coping with stress, relationship strain, and difficult past experiences.
Christina studied psychology at the University of Cincinnati and completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Xavier University. Her background includes work with young adults as well as adolescents and adults in clinical settings in and around Cincinnati. She holds multiple credentials and brings long-term clinical experience to each session.
Her style adapts to each person rather than forcing a single method. Christina helps clients set clear goals and tracks progress toward those goals over time. Sessions focus on practical steps and conversations that address current problems and patterns that maintain them.
People struggling with life transitions find her approach direct and goal-oriented. She addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, and patterns of guilt and shame alongside mood concerns. Christina also lists post-traumatic stress and self-love work among her focus areas.
If someone is weighing therapy while adjusting to school, a first job, or a move, Christina offers steady clinical experience and straightforward guidance. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and follow the site steps to schedule an initial meeting.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Christina lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as part of her clinical work. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking. These methods help with anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress by teaching practical skills for managing reactions and making small behavior changes.Trauma-focused techniques address the ways traumatic events continue to affect daily life. Work in this area looks at grounding strategies, processing memories at a manageable pace, and reducing the grip of past events on current behavior. For LGBT-related concerns and identity stress, therapy can include exploring identity, managing minority stress, and building coping strategies for relationship and workplace challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christina will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques, and tracking progress rather than assuming a single model fits everyone.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or commuting. It can allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, reduce travel, and make continuity easier during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep therapy practical and consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Massachusetts, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She adapts her approach to fit each person and focuses on clear goals and practical steps during sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in mental health settings with adolescents, young adults, and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Ohio.
Can sessions be in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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