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Christina Wind

Compassionate, practical therapy for stress and trauma

LCSW Illinois

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Christina

Christina Wind is an LCSW practicing in Illinois who draws on five years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

She combines practical skill-building with a compassionate, person-centered outlook, guiding clients to recognize unhelpful patterns and learn concrete tools for emotional regulation and coping. Her work also addresses related challenges such as attachment concerns, family-of-origin issues, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Christina emphasizes approaches that are grounded in evidence and tailored to each individual's needs. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies alongside client-centered and mindfulness techniques to help clients shift troubling thoughts, build more effective habits, and stay present when emotions feel overwhelming.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are woven in when clients want to clarify goals and move toward specific changes. Throughout treatment she aims to create a steady, respectful environment where clients can process difficult experiences at a comfortable pace while developing tools for day-to-day life.

Her practice addresses a broad range of issues including adoption and foster care concerns, dissociation, domestic violence impacts, body image, communication and commitment difficulties, and disruptive mood regulation challenges.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions



Christina frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns by breaking problems into manageable steps. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on providing empathic support and creating a collaborative relationship so clients can explore feelings and find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to introduce present-moment awareness and grounding strategies that can reduce reactivity and assist with emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting methods as treatment progresses to find the best fit for each person’s needs.

Online therapy with Christina is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible for people juggling work, family, or other obligations. These options enable ongoing access to therapeutic work and allow clients to practice skills between sessions in ways that fit their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Christina help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as attachment issues, family problems, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach is compassionate and client-centered, combining supportive listening with practical interventions to help clients recognize patterns and develop coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCSW 149031072 and practices in Illinois.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English