Christine Penguino

Compassionate, practical therapy with collaborative goals

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: LGBT, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Christine

Christine Penguino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia with seven years of clinical experience. She draws on a range of therapeutic tools to support people facing anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, stress, ADHD, and relationship concerns, often blending goal-focused strategies with acceptance-based methods.

Background and approach

As a clinician she emphasizes collaboration and helps clients identify practical steps to move forward, encouraging real-world practice between sessions to test new skills. Her style is warm, straightforward, and occasionally playful, reflecting a belief that healing can include humor and creativity alongside serious work.

Christine has worked across a variety of settings and with diverse life circumstances, including members of the LGBT community, people navigating identity and cultural shifts, and those exploring alternative relationship and sexual identities. She also brings experience supporting neurodiverse clients and families affected by attachment or adoption issues.

Clients who value a direct yet empathetic therapist and who want measurable progress through tailored exercises may find her approach a good fit. Christine holds Georgia credentials as LCSW and CSW and offers sessions in English to both local and international clients.

Practical approaches and online options for flexible care

Christine blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that emphasize skills practice and values-guided action. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression, while ACT supports clients in clarifying what matters to them and building committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present.

She approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients choose which methods best match their goals and preferences. That decision is part of the work together: she will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on how well exercises and strategies fit the client's life and progress.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and use communication styles that feel most comfortable, while still focusing on practical exercises, homework, and progress monitoring to support meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and relationship and trauma-related issues, as well as specialty areas like gender dysphoria, fertility issues, and identity transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is client-directed and collaborative, combining practical skill-building with acceptance-focused strategies and occasional humor to keep work engaging and forward-moving.

How many years of experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional clinical experience working across different client needs and settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is credentialed as LCSW and CSW with the designation GA LCSW CSW008503 and practices in Georgia.

Can she work with international clients or non-English speakers?

She conducts therapy in English and does accept international clients for online sessions.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressEmptinessFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English