Christine Kobes, LCSW

Christine Kobes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She offers steady support and a listening presence for someone feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Her approach aims to make the first step toward change feel more doable.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings. Sessions emphasize clear, practical steps rather than long abstractions. Christine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and solution-focused methods to shape each session around what matters most to the person in front of her.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston and eight years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing workplace strain, relationship and communication problems, divorce and separation, and ongoing mood concerns like depression and post-traumatic stress.

In sessions she also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, and concerns specific to women. Her style blends active listening with problem-solving so clients leave with practical options to try between meetings.

Christine supports people who want step-by-step tools and compassionate guidance. She encourages honest conversation and helps clients set realistic goals. Therapy is paced to the individual and aims to build coping skills that fit daily life.

How therapy methods fit into online care

Christine often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce distress. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and mood problems by teaching concrete tools to use between sessions.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes listening and understanding the client's perspective. This approach helps people feel heard and respected while they explore what matters and set personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will talk through goals, test methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaboration guides whether to emphasize CBT techniques, client-centered reflection, or brief solution-focused strategies.

Online visits are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone calls can fit a lunch break or low bandwidth situations, and chat or messaging can be used for quick check-ins or brief coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other obligations and to keep progress moving forward.