Mary "Christine" Lawson , LPC-MHSP

Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship concerns. She communicates plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. Sessions are offered in English and French and take place with a clear plan tailored to each person's goals.

Christine draws on seven years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including depression, bipolar challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also addresses parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic pain and illness, and blended family dynamics. Her practice pays attention to attachment, abandonment, and family of origin patterns that often shape current difficulties.

In therapy she uses straightforward methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Trauma-focused approaches are used when past events are affecting present life. She aims to teach skills that help manage intense emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.

Christine emphasizes collaboration when creating a treatment plan. She asks about what matters most, sets clear short-term goals, and adjusts approaches as progress is made. That makes the work feel focused and practical rather than open-ended.

People who choose her can expect clear tools, direct skills practice, and gentle challenge when needed. Her goal is to help clients build coping skills, reduce distress, and move toward the life they want.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Christine regularly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused methods in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small experiments to change behavior and mood; it helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger. Trauma-focused therapy looks at how past events affect current reactions and uses paced, careful steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also brings dialectical behavior therapy skills into remote sessions to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process - the therapist and client discuss goals, try techniques, and tailor the plan based on what feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full sessions and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins and between-session coaching easier and more flexible for busy schedules. These options aim to make regular care more accessible and adaptable to everyday life.