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Christy Damrath, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- Grief and trauma
About Christy
Christy Damrath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with eight years of experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and grief. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and other mood or impulse-related struggles.
Christy listens and asks direct questions to help people identify clear goals. She focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions. Her style is straightforward and task-oriented rather than abstract. Sessions typically include noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses.
She earned a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Christy spent early years in community settings and later worked in outpatient care, concentrating on adult mental health. That history shaped how she balances symptom work and everyday functioning.
Christy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that maintain distress and to develop alternative behaviors. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to break problems into manageable steps and to identify small, testable changes. Mindfulness practices may be used to support attention and coping skills.
Sessions are practical and goal-centered. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, concrete exercises, and a plan for what to try between meetings. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats through the platform.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Methods Work Online
Christy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors those thoughts lead to. CBT sessions tend to include clear steps - tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and practicing alternative responses - which translate well to an online format. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and on building what already works; it emphasizes quick, concrete goals and regular review of progress.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Christy collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. She will review what is helping and adjust strategies as needed, so therapy is a joint problem-solving process rather than a fixed plan.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used. Before scheduling, confirm supported session types through the platform. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a break, fewer travel demands, or options that reduce time away from work or family. These practical benefits help people try tools consistently and apply them between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related mood or impulse problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical methods focused on thoughts, behaviors, and small steps. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, testing alternatives, and practicing coping skills between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults in community and outpatient settings since 2012.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What should I know about session formats?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm available session formats through the platform before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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