Christine Penguino , LCSW, CSW

Christine Penguino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Georgia with seven years of clinical experience. She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and aims to help people make steady, usable progress toward their goals.

Her recent work has focused on people in the LGBT community as they navigate identity, relationships, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parenting concerns, and career questions. Christine has worked with people diagnosed with ADHD and autism spectrum differences and often helps clients develop everyday strategies that fit their routines.

Christine describes her approach as client goal-directive. She believes most people know where they want to go and need a partner to plan the steps. Sessions usually include collaborative problem-solving and small experiments to try between meetings. Homework is framed as information, not judgment - it tells you what’s working and what’s getting in the way.

She is open and nonjudgmental about relationship styles and sexual expression, including kink, BDSM, and ethically non-monogamous arrangements. Christine also supports people processing changes tied to cultural or religious shifts and those worried about attachment, abandonment, or fertility concerns.

Outside of work she likes sci-fi and fantasy, art made from thrifted materials, board games, and watching her aquarium when she wants to slow down. That blend of curiosity and play often shows up in how she works with people in therapy.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and then testing new, more helpful responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s own goals guide the work and the therapist offers reflection and support.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work with the therapist. Christine will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting plans as progress or obstacles appear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow short check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule regular meetings and to keep therapy practical and consistent with everyday life.