Christina Chykirda , LPC

Christina Chykirda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut who brings a decade of experience in the mental health field alongside more than 15 years working in customer service. She has practiced across a wide range of care settings, including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and traditional outpatient programs, and has supported people facing issues such as depression, anxiety disorders, trauma and posttraumatic stress, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, eating and food-related concerns, substance and behavioral addictions, personality and attention challenges, relationship and family difficulties, and life transitions.

Her approach is empathic, nonjudgmental, interactive, and focused on collaboration. She centers the relationship and works with each person to set clear goals, often incorporating practical homework and psychoeducation so clients gain a deeper understanding of their patterns and symptoms. Christina integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside client-centered techniques to help clients build skills, tolerate difficult emotions, and shift unhelpful behaviors.

She is direct when needed and encourages clients to face fears and practice adaptive coping rather than rely on unhealthy strategies. Christina emphasizes strength-based work and accountability, guiding people through challenging change toward improved daily functioning and greater emotional resilience. Her style blends support with constructive challenge to promote lasting progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christina draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people explore values and goals while feeling understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can help with intense emotions and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative exploration helps match evidence-based techniques to what will be most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access therapy without travel, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. For many people, the variety of communication options makes it easier to practice skills between sessions and stay connected with a licensed professional when it matters most.