Christine Abrams, LPC

Christine Abrams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 35 years of experience. She focuses on common and urgent concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, addiction, anger, and ADHD. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy a practical, helpful step for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

Christine has worked across community mental health centers, agencies, and colleges in Pennsylvania. She has led programs and supervised counselors pursuing licensure, and she has seen people from many backgrounds. That breadth has shaped a flexible approach that adapts to each person's needs.

Her practice centers on client-centered work and family systems thinking while bringing in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness where useful. Sessions are active and goal-focused. Christine and the client talk through concerns, set priorities, and try practical strategies together.

She often suggests simple tools between sessions. Options might include short readings, apps, art or writing exercises, and other activities chosen to match a person's interests. These tools are used to reinforce progress and build daily routines that support change.

Because much of her work considers relationships and environment, she asks about family, culture, and social supports. Christine looks for strengths to build on and helps people develop concrete strategies to manage symptoms and move toward clearer life direction.

How Christine Uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Client-Centered Work Online

Christine often blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and mindfulness techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or impulsivity. Client-centered work focuses on building a trusting conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify goals. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right blend is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, day-to-day routines, and what methods feel doable. Together you will try approaches, adjust them, and pick the tools that fit your life and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing skills together. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing out thoughts feels more comfortable. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into work, school, or family schedules.