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Christina Garry

Collaborative therapy with practical tools

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Christina

Christina Garry is an LPC based in Pennsylvania with two decades of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, mood disturbances, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and workplace concerns.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, respectful stance that recognizes each person as the expert on their own life while offering practical tools to address what is getting in the way of a more satisfying life, career, and relationships. Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered methods, tailoring sessions to meet each client’s distinctive needs and priorities.

Christina aims to create a sensitive, compassionate atmosphere where goals are developed together and interventions are adjusted as progress unfolds. Areas she commonly addresses include depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, sleep problems, caregiving stress, isolation, communication difficulties, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Clients can expect a therapist who listens first and then applies evidence-informed techniques to develop clearer thinking patterns, coping strategies, and behavioral plans. Christina welcomes those ready to take the next steps toward change and offers support and empowerment as part of a collaborative therapeutic journey.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Christina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods when working with clients online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering structured strategies for concerns like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the work while the therapist provides support and validation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Christina works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. She tailors interventions over time, combining practical skills with a person-centered stance so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are impractical, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina help address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, combining respect and sensitivity with practical interventions to help clients identify goals and make meaningful changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with clients across many common mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential with licence number PA LPC PC003047 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersParanoiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English