- Respectful listening
- Goal oriented
- Practical coping skills
About Christy
Christy McWaters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma or abuse, anger, depression, and relationship or family strain. Christy also supports those coping with grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life changes.
Christy works in a respectful and compassionate way. She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on understanding patterns that keep them stuck.
With about 10 years of professional experience, Christy brings steady clinical experience to problem solving and emotional support. She aims to make the first steps of therapy easier and less overwhelming for someone new to treatment.
Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation. Christy emphasizes listening first, then helping people build coping skills and clearer communication. Progress is tracked through small, achievable goals that fit daily life.
She holds a GA LPC license and provides services in English. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on the therapist's availability.
How therapeutic approaches and online care can work together
Christy works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life problems and coping skills. One common approach she uses involves building practical coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, anger, substance use, and mood swings; this approach teaches steps people can use between sessions to reduce symptoms and handle triggers. Another core focus is improving communication and attachment patterns, which helps people recognize unhelpful relationship dynamics such as codependency and build clearer boundaries and expectations.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person's goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. Progress often comes from a mix of short-term skill-building and exploring longer-standing patterns together.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while the therapist and client decide which methods and pacing suit the person's needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Christy address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related worries such as codependency and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Christy uses a respectful, compassionate approach that is tailored to each person. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer communication to help with daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC, and practices in Georgia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients based on the location and licensing noted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's 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.