- Years in practice
- 21
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Christine
Christine D'Avico is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and parenting concerns. She also supports those facing intimacy issues, anger, sleep problems, career strain, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
With 21 years of experience, Christine favors a practical, hands-on style. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings. She listens first, then adapts techniques to each person's situation rather than following one fixed method.
Background and approach
Her approach often blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and EMDR when trauma is involved. She also draws on somatic and trauma-focused methods to address how the body and memories affect daily life. These options are used to reduce upsetting symptoms and improve coping skills.
Christine commonly works with people navigating life changes, relationship strains, parenting stress, and workplace burnout. She pays attention to family of origin issues, codependency, and patterns that repeat across relationships. The work is aimed at practical change and clearer choices.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She explains techniques in plain language and helps clients practice them between sessions. People who want a focused, adaptable plan for managing emotions and moving forward often find this approach useful.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Christine lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online and what to expect
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s goals and priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead, asks questions, and reflects back what matters most so people feel heard and understood. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through decisions or parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It breaks concerns into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for anxiety, sleep issues, low mood, and coping with life changes. EMDR, used when trauma is present, helps reduce the emotional charge of painful memories so they interfere less with daily life.
The therapist views choosing a method as a team effort. She will discuss options, try techniques together, and adjust based on how well those methods match a person's needs and goals. That collaborative planning helps people stay engaged and make steady progress.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful for in-depth work and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging fits quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling parenting, work, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Christine
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and career-related strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then offers techniques people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional psychotherapy experience working with adults across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as a Florida LMHC.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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