- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- Grief and change
About Christine
Christine McKenna is a licensed clinical social worker in New Hampshire with four years of experience. She helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She emphasizes each person's strengths and treats clients as the experts in their own stories.
Christine listens without judgment and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. She supports clients who are rebuilding motivation, restoring confidence, or coping after a disaster or a sudden loss. Her approach is practical and rooted in collaboration rather than top-down instruction.
In sessions she uses techniques drawn from several evidence-informed approaches, including acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive tools, and client-centered ways of working. She may also incorporate EMDR and motivational interviewing when these fit a person’s goals. The focus is on finding what helps an individual move forward rather than forcing a single method.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful atmosphere where goals are set together. Christine helps people break larger problems into small, doable steps and tracks progress over time. She frames setbacks as part of the process and looks for concrete ways to boost coping and resilience.
Her practice includes support for people affected by natural or human-caused disasters, first responder and veteran concerns, hospice and end-of-life issues, and substance use challenges. Christine works in English and holds an LCSW in New Hampshire.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps people cope with painful feelings while moving toward a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves structured processing of distressing memories and can be useful for trauma-related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. She adapts techniques over time and checks in about what is and isn't helping so treatment stays practical and focused.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also use screen sharing for worksheets, guide breathing or grounding exercises on camera, and schedule sessions that align with work or caregiving routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Christine help with?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns related to disasters, domestic violence, first responder issues, hospice care, and veteran matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Christine centers the client's strengths and helps set small, achievable goals to build momentum.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christine has four years of professional experience working with people on addiction, trauma, grief, and related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in New Hampshire.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with Christine?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.