Christina Toliver, LCMHC

How evidence-based methods and online sessions work together

Christina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and observable change. One common approach emphasizes coping skills and stress management by teaching breathing, grounding, and short routines that reduce daily anxiety and overwhelm. This helps when worry or stress interfere with parenting and work.

Another approach targets eating and body image concerns by identifying patterns around food and self-talk, then practicing small, concrete behaviors that shift those patterns over time. For grief and loss, she uses supportive processing that helps people name what they feel and find manageable ways to remember and move forward.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with a client about goals, test methods that feel acceptable, and adjust based on what actually helps. That process makes it easier to find tools that fit a client's life and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a brief check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter updates, tracking progress, or working through moments between sessions. These options allow people to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving routines, or other tight schedules.