- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Maine
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Christina
Christina McGuire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of clinical experience based in Maine. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Maine and brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. Christina describes her style as laid back, person-centered, strengths-based, relational, and goal oriented.
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the strain of life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder and ADHD.
Background and approach
Christina has worked in schools, health centers, and people's homes, and she draws from those settings to inform her work. Christina also studied Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning at the University of New Hampshire, and she uses experiential ideas to help people learn from what they do.
In the past five years she gained licensure to support people with substance use issues, and she integrates practical coping skills into sessions. In sessions she focuses on relationships, attachment issues, communication problems, caregiving stress, and codependency when these affect a person's day-to-day life.
Her approach blends conversational, skills-based work with mindfulness and reflection so people can try new ways of responding to old patterns. Clients can expect collaboration when setting goals and deciding what to try next. Christina prioritizes clear, achievable steps so people can notice progress between sessions.
What Christina works with
Everything Christina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Christina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Christina lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person and their goals. The therapist listens closely and helps people name what matters, guiding choices rather than directing them. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns where personal values and trust matter.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches clear skills for changing unhelpful thinking and building new habits, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice emotional responses that keep problems repeating. It can be helpful for improving communication and repairing trust in important relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most useful. Clients and the therapist decide together which approaches to emphasize as work progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls approximate an in-person conversation and are useful for focused work. Phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter exchanges and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to practice skills in everyday life.
Questions people ask about Christina
What concerns does Christina commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, relationship and communication problems, mood and attention issues, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is laid back, person-centered, strengths-based, relational, and goal oriented. Sessions focus on practical skills and real-life steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in schools, health centers, and community settings, and with outdoor and experiential programs.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Maine and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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