Mary "Christine" Lawson , LPC-MHSP

Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) based in Tennessee with seven years of clinical experience. The LPC-MHSP credential indicates a licensed professional counselor authorized to provide mental health services and counseling. Lawson combines evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help people navigate difficult life challenges.

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, domestic violence, and family of origin matters.

Clinically, Lawson draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each individual's needs. She emphasizes collaboration in developing practical, goal-oriented plans that address symptoms and build long-term coping skills. Lawson aims to provide a respectful, empathetic environment where clients can explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Mary "Christine" Lawson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and functioning.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past traumatic experiences are central to a person's difficulties; this approach helps process traumatic memories and build safety and coping strategies. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt these methods to individual needs in therapy sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lawson works collaboratively with each person to choose and adjust techniques based on their goals, preferences, and responses to treatment so the plan fits the individual's life.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance care with work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of support when schedules or circumstances change.