Christine Piddington , LCSW

Christine Piddington is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience. She draws on practical, person-centered methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Christine works with adults in California and offers remote sessions by phone, video, chat, or messaging.

Her approach centers on helping people name what matters and take small, doable steps toward change. She uses Solution-Focused ideas to set realistic goals and find actions that work now. She also uses Existential Therapy to help clients reflect on meaning, values, and choices during hard times.

Christine’s background includes hospice social work, where she supported people through grief and loss. That work shaped how she listens and what she prioritizes in sessions. Earlier roles in the Peace Corps and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS also influenced her commitment to practical support and client rights.

She has experience in hospital and prison settings, and in assisting with workplace disability leave and Emotional Support Animal matters. Those experiences inform her problem-solving style and her focus on navigation as well as healing.

Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Christine encourages clients to name small steps, try them between sessions, and adjust plans as needed. She aims to make therapy a practical resource for coping with day-to-day challenges and bigger life changes.

Approaches that fit busy lives and big questions

Existential Therapy helps people look at meaning, choice, and values when life feels uncertain. It invites gentle reflection on what matters and what kind of life a person wants to create, which can be useful during grief or major transitions.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions focus on identifying doable goals, testing what works, and building on small successes to reduce stress and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose methods and try them out, adjusting as needed to match the person’s situation and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited transportation. Video calls let therapists see nonverbal cues and work through deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a work break or a walk. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping strategies, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it possible to continue steady work on goals without frequent in-person travel.