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Christine McKenna, LCSW
New Hampshire
LCSW in New Hampshire - Addictions and Trauma
See online therapy options- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT methods
About Christine
Christine McKenna is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in New Hampshire with four years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Christine focuses on practical skills and clear steps to address immediate problems rather than abstract talk. She presents options and works with people to try what fits their situation.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered ideas, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she looks at unhelpful thoughts and habits and helps clients test small changes. She uses direct strategies that can include setting specific goals, practicing new responses, and examining what gets in the way of progress.
Christine emphasizes collaboration. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths. That means setting realistic steps together and checking what helps or doesn’t as therapy continues.
Her background includes work with people affected by disaster, domestic violence, substance use, first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and veteran or armed forces issues. She brings those experiences into sessions when relevant to a client’s goals.
Sessions are focused and practical. Clients can expect straightforward talk about problems, targeted tools to try between meetings, and regular review of what’s changing.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christine integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in simple, practical ways. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative responses to change feelings and behavior. ACT emphasizes values and small actions that move someone toward what matters despite difficult feelings.She also draws on client-centered techniques, which means listening and following what the client brings to the session. Together the therapist and client decide which approach to emphasize based on the person’s goals and preferences so the treatment is a collaborative process.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as avoiding travel time or fitting a session into a work break. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats when you book. The therapist will help select approaches and practical tools that can be used between meetings to test what works in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include disaster response, domestic violence, substance use, first responder issues, hospice and veteran concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to see what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as an LCSW. That experience includes work with trauma, addiction, grief, and related areas.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW license in New Hampshire and practices there.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 a first session.
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