- Motivational Interviewing
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness techniques
About Christina
Christina McGinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 15 years of counseling experience. She has worked in crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community settings. Christina lists concerns she addresses including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, grief, and coping with life changes.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin Parkside and a Master of Science in Education-Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin. Her background also includes work with co-occurring disorders and compassion fatigue. Christina notes experience that spans individual, group, couples, and family work in various settings.
Christina uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons and motivation for change. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques appear in her approach for practical problem solving.
In sessions she aims to help people feel more assertive and capable of facing challenges. She works with concerns that commonly affect young adults, such as career stress, identity questions, and relationship problems. Christina also supports people dealing with ADHD, sleep and eating issues, and parenting-related stress.
Her experience in crisis and correctional settings informs a practical style. People can expect direct conversations about goals, concrete skills to try between sessions, and collaborative planning for next steps.
How Christina’s approaches work for online sessions
Christina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and some eating concerns.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication. DBT techniques can be useful for relationship strain, anger, and co-occurring conditions. Mindfulness methods are used alongside these approaches to increase awareness and reduce reactivity.
Deciding on an approach is collaborative. Christina will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on realistic steps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work shifts, or caregiving. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep continuity between appointments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, grief, and coping with life changes among many other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach uses Motivational Interviewing to encourage change and DBT skills for emotion regulation and relationships. She also incorporates mindfulness and solution-focused techniques for practical steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of counseling experience across crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
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