Christa Perz , LCSW-R

Christa Perz is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 18 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult life transitions and relationship challenges. She holds an LCSW-R credential - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered - and draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Christa works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and complex conditions such as bipolar disorder. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, career decisions, and compassion fatigue.

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches, alongside motivational methods and narrative techniques that help clients reframe their stories. Known for being caring, honest, and flexible, she emphasizes collaboration and helps clients identify goals, build coping skills, and strengthen communication within relationships. Christa has experience working with adults who have survived trauma and with families seeking healthier patterns of connection and support.

Clients work with her to develop realistic plans for change, improve self-esteem, and manage stressors related to work, money, and life purpose. She aims to walk alongside people as they find their own path forward, offering steady guidance and practical tools for lasting growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christa often uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the client's perspective and personal goals and focuses on building a supportive therapeutic relationship that helps people explore values, identity, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she employs - it helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood challenges. Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by helping clients develop present-moment awareness and stress management techniques useful for trauma symptoms, chronic stress, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christa works with each person to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. Clients are involved in shaping the plan and choosing strategies that fit their life and values.

Online therapy offers flexible options to make that work easier to maintain. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are available by live chat or text-based messaging. These formats allow clients to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments, and to continue therapy from different locations when needed.