- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Christy
Christy McWaters is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and parenting concerns. She brings a calm, direct approach and aims to make the first steps less overwhelming for someone looking for support. Christy practices in Georgia and works in English.
She focuses on practical conversations that fit the person in front of her. Sessions are shaped to the individual rather than following a single rigid method.
Background and approach
She listens for what matters most and adjusts the plan as needs change. Christy draws on a decade of professional experience to help people handle life changes, grief, low self-esteem, and mood concerns such as depression or bipolar symptoms. She also addresses patterns around attachment, codependency, communication, and control issues.
Addiction, domestic violence impacts, dissociation, and first responder stress are included in her work. In sessions she keeps language straightforward and goals measurable. Parents who are juggling responsibilities and strain can expect practical strategies and clearer next steps.
Conversation, skill-building, and short-term problem solving are common parts of her approach. Her aim is to create a respectful, sensitive space where someone can talk through what’s hard and try different ways of coping. Christy will tailor how she works to fit each person’s situation and adjust the plan as progress is made.
What Christy works with
Everything Christy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Christy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that guide online care and flexible sessions
Christy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill-building and emotional regulation. One common approach helps people learn coping strategies for anxiety and stress through short exercises and regular practice. This kind of work is useful for day-to-day stress, panic symptoms, and improving sleep and focus.Another approach she draws on centers on processing trauma and managing strong emotions. It uses structured conversations and stepwise pacing to reduce distress and improve coping after difficult events. This work can help with symptoms of trauma, anger, dissociation, and the emotional fallout from domestic violence or addiction.
Finding the right method is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to choose what feels best based on goals, symptoms, and personal preference. Plans are adjusted over time so techniques fit evolving needs.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules. Video calls allow near face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for short updates, skill reminders, or during times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help make counseling more flexible and easier to fit into real life.
Questions people ask about Christy
What kinds of concerns does Christy address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, parenting challenges, grief, and related issues such as ADHD and bipolar symptoms.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward. She listens, helps set measurable goals, and teaches skills to manage emotions and behavior.
What is her experience background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, mood issues, and relationship patterns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, licensed in Georgia, and provides services from that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats can sessions be held?
Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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