Christina Anderson , LCSW

Christina Anderson holds a Master’s in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that signifies advanced training in clinical social work and mental health care. With 15 years of experience in mental health and addictions, she brings extensive practice working across the lifespan, from children to older adults. Her background includes work in community settings, schools, hospitals, homes, crisis response teams, EMS, and specialty health care groups, which informs a practical, real-world approach to treatment.

Christina focuses on helping people navigate addiction, family conflict, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. She uses evidence-based interventions within a trauma-informed framework that honors each person’s experience and priorities. Her clinical work covers a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, and substance use, as well as specialty areas such as first responder and veteran issues, HIV/AIDS support, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Therapy with Christina emphasizes supportive conversation and collaborative problem solving aimed at meeting individual and family needs. She has experience addressing both acute crises and longer-term goals, and she offers services through her private practice, including telehealth and in-person options. Christina practices in Indiana and provides services in English.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Christina Anderson draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where therapists follow the client’s lead to foster self-exploration and growth, which can be especially helpful for relationship struggles, self-esteem, and life transitions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that strengthens motivation for change by exploring and resolving ambivalence, frequently applied in addiction treatment and behavior change work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts techniques over time as needs evolve, so therapy remains focused and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility to access these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from familiar surroundings, while preserving the collaborative, goal-focused work that defines Christina’s practice.