- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and recovery
- CBT and solution-focused
About Christine
Christine Frederick is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 14 years of clinical experience in Massachusetts. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, and offers support around parenting, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem and ADHD.
She takes a straightforward, strength-based approach. Christine helps people identify the skills and coping strategies they already have and build on them. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, practical steps that fit day-to-day life.
Her background includes years of work with substance use, PTSD, family problems, and end-of-life and caregiver stress. That experience informs how she addresses complex situations like grief, chronic caregiving burden, and the ripple effects of addiction on relationships.
In session she blends client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral ideas and solution-focused work. That means listening closely, looking at how thoughts and behaviors interact, then trying concrete changes that can be measured over time. Clients can expect regular check-ins on progress and adjustments if something isn’t working.
Christine aims to help people cope with transitions and the practical pressures of life. She supports those facing relational conflict, work or school stress, and the sense of being stuck. Her practice emphasizes usable strategies and steady progress rather than abstract talk.
Her work is grounded in fourteen years of practice in Massachusetts as an LICSW. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients. If someone wants to begin, the next step is to use the site's matching and scheduling flow to set up a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christine uses client-centered methods that focus on each person’s strengths. This approach means sessions often begin with listening and identifying which personal resources to build on. It suits people dealing with stress, grief, caregiver strain, and relationship problems.She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, and patterns linked to substance use by breaking down problems into manageable steps and testing small behavior changes. Solution-focused therapy is used to set short-term, practical goals and track progress week to week. That method works well when someone wants fast, concrete improvements in daily routines or coping skills.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Christine works collaboratively to identify which methods match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan if something isn’t helping and focuses on measurable changes rather than vague promises.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time for those balancing school, jobs, or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to online sessions so practical skills are still learned and practiced.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as ADHD and caregiver fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a strength-based, client-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
Christine has 14 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker working in Massachusetts.
Where is Christine based and licensed?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds the LICSW credential. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the US or in other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site's scheduling flow.
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