- Practical coping skills
- Focus on self-love
- Culturally aware care
About Christina
Christina Stanley is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. She focuses on supporting people who want clearer coping strategies and more emotional balance during hard seasons.
Christina uses straightforward talk and practical tools in sessions. She centers the person's experience and listens for what matters most to them. Many clients come for help with attachment concerns, mood challenges, and building self-love after difficult events.
She pays attention to how cultural background and experiences of prejudice shape emotional life. That perspective guides conversations about coping and recovery, especially after disruptions caused by disasters or community upheaval. Christina aims to make space for honest reflection about those impacts.
Her work draws from approaches that help people reframe unhelpful thoughts, set small goals, and identify strengths they already have. Sessions often focus on one problem at a time and practical steps to reduce distress between meetings. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who choose Christina can expect a respectful, collaborative relationship where their priorities steer the process. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy, reflects what she hears, and helps people name their priorities. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, accepting presence while sorting feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It breaks problems into smaller parts and uses exercises to try different ways of thinking or acting. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching new coping habits.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on short-term goals and practical changes. Sessions often identify small steps that move a person toward what they want. This method works well for people who want concrete strategies to handle immediate challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting the plan, and mixing techniques when useful.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since specific online options are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use the same clinical approaches in virtual sessions to support steady progress and practical coping skills.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christina help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, mood disorders, multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, with a focus on listening and practical steps. She combines client-centered conversations with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
Christina brings 16 years of clinical experience working with people across a range of emotional challenges. That experience shapes how she supports coping and recovery.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW-C license in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. The site process will show which formats Christina offers when you schedule.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.