Christa Perz , LCSW-R

Christa Perz is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York with 18 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a range of life challenges. She brings an adaptable, client-centered style to her work, prioritizing each person's goals and strengths while tailoring methods to meet specific needs. Her practice includes addictions-informed and solution-focused techniques alongside traditional client-centered care, offering a flexible mix that responds to what each client brings.

Christa has substantial experience working with adults who have experienced trauma, and she addresses concerns such as relationship difficulties, family conflict, depression, anxiety, grief, and issues related to intimacy and parenting. Known for a direct yet compassionate approach, she aims to help people identify practical steps forward and build skills for coping with stress, life transitions, and mental health conditions like bipolar disorder.

She holds the credential LCSW-R, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered, and is licensed in New York (NY LCSW-R 079601). Christa's practice emphasizes honesty, flexibility, and collaboration as she supports clients in finding their own path to meaningful change and improved well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Christa often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting clients to explore their own goals and values. This approach helps people who want a collaborative space to make sense of their experiences and find personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another frequently used method that helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - it is practical for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing is also part of her toolkit, and it supports people who are ambivalent about change by building motivation and commitment in a respectful, nonjudgmental way.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christa works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time so treatment remains relevant and effective. This gives clients an active role in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from wherever licensed professionals are available, while allowing therapists to use the same therapeutic approaches effectively in remote formats.