Mary "Christine" Lawson , LPC-MHSP

Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee with seven years of clinical experience. As an LPC-MHSP she holds a state license to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and therapy, reflecting formal training and supervised experience in counseling. She offers services in English and French, bringing bilingual support to clients who prefer either language.

Her work focuses on a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family dynamics, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem problems, career concerns, and coping with life transitions. Additional areas of focus include abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family and caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and family of origin and separation matters. Clinically she draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs.

Mary Christine emphasizes a respectful, compassionate, and collaborative approach, working with clients to build individualized treatment plans and practical coping strategies. She aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore their experiences and progress toward their goals. Mary Christine is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Mary "Christine" Lawson integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences, helping people reduce the ongoing impact of trauma symptoms and build safer coping strategies. Mary Christine also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people facing ambivalence about change, which can be especially useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and readiness to engage in treatment.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary Christine works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits each individual's situation and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals. Sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose what feels most practical and comfortable. These options can make it easier to balance therapy with work, family, and daily life while maintaining continuity of care regardless of the client's schedule.