- Strengths-based approach
- Goal oriented work
- Practical coping skills
About Christine
Christine Frederick is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She brings 14 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Christine speaks English and aims to make therapy straightforward and workable for everyday life.
Her style centers on strengths and collaboration. She helps people identify what already works for them and then builds on those skills. Christine uses approachable methods that focus on clear goals and small, practical steps rather than long lists of theory.
In sessions she draws on Client-Centered approaches to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in the room. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, actionable goals. Those methods are blended to match each person's needs.
Christine has worked with people coping with grief, end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, and substance-related difficulties, as well as mood disorders such as bipolar and depression. She also supports those struggling with codependency, attachment issues, communication problems, and forgiveness or guilt concerns.
Her work tends to be practical and down-to-earth. She helps people make changes one step at a time, whether that means learning new ways to handle anger, finding healthier relationship patterns, or managing everyday anxiety. Prospective clients can expect a calm, goal-oriented approach.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can help
Christine uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a space where the person’s own goals guide the work; this approach involves attentive listening and reflecting so people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to try practical exercises that lessen distress and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and steps that move someone toward what they want to change.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christine will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting pace, trying different techniques, and checking in regularly to see what helps most.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping momentum between appointments and for practicing strategies in real-time contexts.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and related concerns including caregiver fatigue and end-of-life matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is strengths-based and practical. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and focuses on small, doable steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Massachusetts.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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