Christine McKenna

Strength-based therapy for recovery and resilience

LCSW New Hampshire

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Christine

Christine McKenna is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Hampshire who focuses on helping people navigate addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She brings four years of professional experience to her practice and emphasizes clients' strengths as central resources in the healing process. Christine frames clients as experts on their own lives and collaborates with them to build motivation and confidence for change.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs, drawing on cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance-based strategies, EMDR for trauma processing, motivational interviewing, and a client-centered stance. Christine aims to support and empower individuals through practical skills, reflective exploration, and goal-driven work.

She encourages those who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady guidance while clients work toward their personal goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Available Online

Christine offers several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies with values-based action, helping people tolerate difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories through guided protocols and can be adapted for remote sessions when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences to determine which methods fit best and may blend techniques from different approaches as needed to support each person's progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and mode of communication. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or accessibility needs, and they allow clients to engage in skill-building, processing, and check-ins from familiar surroundings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christine commonly address?

She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as domestic violence and hospice or end-of-life counseling.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, valuing the client's expertise about their life while combining practical skills and reflective exploration to support change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with clients in areas like addiction, trauma, and grief.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds an LCSW and is licensed in New Hampshire with license number NH LCSW 2272.

Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

New Hampshire

Languages

English