Christine Wagner , LMHC

Christine Wagner is a licensed mental health counselor who brings years of clinical experience in both hospital and outpatient behavioral health settings. Since 2019 she has worked in an outpatient clinic and has provided telehealth counseling beginning in March 2020. Her practice is individualized and rooted in approaches that support practical change and emotional healing.

She draws primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, integrating mindfulness practices when appropriate. She is also a qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction instructor, and mindfulness has been an important part of her own growth and clinical work. Christine aims to meet people where they are and to offer clear, usable ideas for improving daily life.

In addition to her clinical work, she serves as an adjunct professor and values the chance to teach and learn alongside others. She has worked with individuals facing trauma, relationship and family concerns, anxiety and depression, grief, parenting challenges, chronic illness and pain, and issues related to gender and sexuality. Christine approaches each client with respect for their experience and a collaborative stance toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and commit to actions that align with those values, while teaching skills to accept difficult thoughts and emotions. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is often helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and managing stress.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach designed to help process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact. It can support recovery from post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine collaborates with clients to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options that fit into busy lives - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allow therapy to happen from home or on the go. These formats can increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain consistent care with licensed professionals and therapists.