Christina Ashby, LCSW

Christina Ashby is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life changes. She brings 12 years of experience and a straightforward, compassionate approach to sessions. Christina aims to meet people where they are and build on their strengths.

She combines practical tools with the client's own beliefs and values when that is important to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one method she uses to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws from mindfulness and skills-based approaches to help with emotional regulation and coping.

Christina pays attention to relationship patterns and uses relationship-focused methods when couples or partners want to work on communication and trust. She also addresses issues like grief, trauma, addictions, parenting stress, workplace strain, and concerns related to identity and culture. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented.

Her style is practical and grounded. She asks clear questions, suggests manageable steps, and checks in about progress. Many people find this direct, steady approach useful when life feels overwhelming or stuck.

Christina provides services from Texas and follows state guidelines about where sessions may occur. Initial steps include sharing basic background information so she can tailor early sessions to the person’s needs. She encourages people to expect an active working relationship where both parties shape the plan.

How Christina Uses Evidence-Informed Approaches Online

Christina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes that can improve mood and functioning. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused goals.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills when emotions feel overwhelming. For relationship concerns she may draw on the Gottman Method and Imago ideas to improve communication and rebuild connection between partners.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christina will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend a blend of techniques to try. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively and can change as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can be useful for short check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities while still working with a licensed professional.