- Person-focused care
- Practical coping tools
- Goal-oriented sessions
About Christina
Christina “Christie” Samulevich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports clients coping with grief, career changes, compassion fatigue, and issues like codependency and body image. Christie speaks English and works with each person at their own pace.
Christie takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. She listens first, then helps you set manageable goals. Sessions are practical and shaped around what matters to you right now. Many people find this helpful when they feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Her work brings together talk therapy with tools drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused ideas. This means identifying patterns that get in the way and testing small changes to see what helps. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior approaches and motivational interviewing when those fit the situation.
Christie aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly and try new ways of coping. She emphasizes collaboration so decisions about therapy come from the person in session. Progress is paced to individual needs, not a set timetable.
With three years of clinical experience, Christie supports people through practical steps toward clearer thinking and steadier emotion. To begin, she asks that you complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and clearer about their own goals by letting them lead the pace and topics of sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, then tests small changes to see which new habits reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns like self-criticism.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision can change as progress is made, and adjustments happen together in session.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It also lets people use video or audio in ways that suit them, for example if they prefer not to be on camera or need an option that uses less bandwidth. Licensed professionals will tailor the structure and tools to match your goals and daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, codependency, and related challenges such as body image and life purpose.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then works with clients to set short-term goals and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a practicing mental health professional.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.