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Christina Ashby

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Texas

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Christina

Christina Ashby is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, addiction, grief, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT skills, relationship-focused models, and mindfulness, to support clients in identifying strengths and building practical skills for coping and change. Christina also brings attention to issues such as codependency, domestic violence, workplace concerns, multicultural stressors, and intimacy-related problems.

Christina aims to meet clients where they are and to incorporate clients' spiritual beliefs into treatment when desired, creating a more holistic plan that reflects each person's values. She emphasizes empowerment, collaborative goal-setting, and skill development so clients can take charge of meaningful changes in their lives.

Christina practices in Texas as an LCSW and conducts sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules. People who contact her begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Her approach recognizes that personal growth can be messy and nonlinear, and she frames the therapeutic relationship as a supportive partnership through that process.

Online approaches and flexible care



Christina frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and support practical problem solving. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when clients face intense emotions or relationship conflicts. Additionally, relationship-focused methods like the Gottman Method and Imago approaches inform her work with couples and partners by providing communication tools and structured exercises to rebuild trust and improve connection.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Christina partners with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, values, and day-to-day realities, adapting techniques as needs evolve so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which gives flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats can make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care while living in Texas. The variety of options supports accessible, ongoing work toward goals with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, self esteem, ADHD, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Christina uses a collaborative, skills-oriented approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, relationship models, and mindfulness to help clients build practical coping strategies and clarify goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience providing therapy and supporting individuals and families through a variety of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is licensed as an LCSW and holds TX LCSW 65346 and OR LCSW L15358, and she practices in Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Christina offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet depending on client needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Texas, Oregon

Languages

English