- Years in practice
- 37
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- ADHD
About Christine
Christine Crawford is a licensed master social worker with 37 years of practice in Michigan. She focuses on family and parenting concerns and helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, and anger. Christine aims to offer straightforward support and practical steps for parents dealing with day-to-day pressure.
She often works with people facing ADHD, autism spectrum challenges, impulsivity, and social anxiety. She also addresses blended family issues, family of origin concerns, and problems that come from prejudice and multicultural stress.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize clear communication and realistic coping strategies. Christine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with emotional regulation and improving interactions at home. She guides clients through building routines, setting boundaries, and managing strong feelings.
The work is collaborative and focused on what changes will make life steadier. Her long experience informs a calm, patient style. She listens for patterns from the past that affect current family life and helps people find small, workable shifts.
Cultural context and individual background are part of how she frames goals and plans. People who prefer practical steps, gentle problem solving, and an emphasis on parenting and family dynamics often find her approach useful. The pace and focus are adapted to each person’s needs, with attention to both immediate problems and longer-term coping skills.
What Christine works with
Everything Christine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Christine helps people with.
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches that guide online parenting support
Christine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach emphasizes emotional regulation skills to help people recognize triggers, manage intense feelings, and respond differently in stressful parenting moments. This helps when anger, mood swings, or strong stress affect family interactions.Another common focus is communication and problem-solving work that teaches clearer requests, listening skills, and steps for resolving recurring disputes. That approach is useful for blended family dynamics and ongoing family problems where patterns repeat. A third strand addresses routines and structure for people dealing with ADHD or impulsivity, helping families set predictable habits and small systems that reduce chaos.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about current challenges, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what is and isn’t working, so the plan evolves in collaboration with the client.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversations and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be a simpler check-in when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick questions, brief check-ins, or when someone needs more frequent support between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy family schedules and varied day-to-day demands.
Questions people ask about Christine
What kinds of concerns does Christine address?
She works with family and parenting challenges plus related issues like ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and stress. Additional focuses include blended family issues, multicultural concerns, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques to build routines, improve communication, and manage strong emotions. Sessions aim for clear, doable steps rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
Christine has 37 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families in Michigan. That background shapes a patient, steady approach to common family struggles.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 then schedule according to therapist availability.
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