Christine Wagner , LMHC

Christine Wagner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with two decades of clinical experience. She works from New York and focuses on helping women and other adults handle stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, and trauma-related concerns. She also supports people facing chronic illness, pain, gender dysphoria, and sexuality questions.

Christine practices in a straightforward, collaborative way. She meets people where they are and brings clear ideas for small, practical changes. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and pace rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She also uses mindfulness skills learned through Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to help people manage stress and stay present. These methods are woven into conversations and exercises rather than taught as abstract theory.

Christine spent many years working in a hospital setting and since 2019 has provided outpatient behavioral health care. She began offering telehealth in March 2020 and continues to use remote formats alongside other session types. In addition to clinical work, she teaches as an adjunct professor.

Clients can expect calm, practical guidance and a focus on real-life changes. Christine values steady progress and supports people as they take steps toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. These skills are often used during times of high stress and crisis. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method for processing traumatic memories and related distress; it is often used when past events interfere with daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and then try methods that seem likely to help. Sessions are collaborative and adjustments are made over time based on how each person responds.

Online formats here include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises that need visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or be easier on low bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to access for busy lives.