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Christa McCoy, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness tools
About Christa
Christa McCoy LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker in Minnesota with 21 years of experience. She trained in social work at the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University and holds a Master of Social Work. She previously worked as a clinical school social worker and has long experience providing individual and group support in school settings.
Christa helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and addiction-related issues. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, postpartum depression, and issues tied to prejudice or discrimination. She mentions focused areas such as abandonment, body image, domestic violence, forgiveness, and life purpose.
Her way of working is practical and strengths-based. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-based and client-centered methods, and she uses mindfulness and existential ideas where useful. Sessions include goal setting, noticing thought and behavior patterns, and trying specific strategies to change what isn’t working.
Christa describes offering crisis intervention, group support, family education, advocacy, and direct clinical work from her school social work background. She attends to culture, spirituality, and civic action as part of planning supports. Goals are developed together and are concrete and achievable.
People who prefer clear, structured work on thoughts, habits, and relationships may find her style helpful. She asks clients to identify priorities, then focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, low mood, and stress by breaking problems into small, manageable steps. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships shape current patterns and to build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her practice too, focusing on listening and supporting a client's own goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christa collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in and adjusts strategies as progress or obstacles appear, so the plan stays relevant to what the client wants to accomplish.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find it helpful to practice CBT skills between sessions in their everyday settings, which online sessions can support through shared planning and homework.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she commonly address?
Christa works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, postpartum depression, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and to try concrete alternatives. This often includes setting small goals and practicing new responses outside sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 21 years of professional experience, including work as a clinical school social worker providing individual and group support, crisis intervention, and family education.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by 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 a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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