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Christina Reed, LCPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Christina

Christina Reed is an Illinois-licensed LCPC with 25 years of clinical experience who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, career concerns, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own story and emphasizes clients' existing strengths as foundations for change. Her work also addresses caregiver stress, communication and family of origin issues, mood and panic concerns, trauma-related symptoms, workplace challenges, women's issues, life purpose questions, midlife transitions, and young adult concerns.

Her style blends evidence-based methods with a collaborative, client-centered stance that invites exploration rather than prescription. Christina draws on Internal Family Systems alongside therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, and emotionally-focused techniques to help clients reduce stress, process loss, improve relationships, and navigate career or life-course shifts.

She frames counseling as a space to examine obstacles, learn coping skills, and pursue a more meaningful, satisfying life. Prospective clients are encouraged to view the decision to seek support as a meaningful first step, and Christina seeks to guide each person through a practical, strengths-oriented path forward.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Christina integrates Internal Family Systems to help people explore internal parts and how those parts relate to emotions and behavior, which can be useful for understanding recurring patterns and inner conflict. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support clients in clarifying values, building psychological flexibility, and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. In session she draws on client-centered principles to prioritize empathy, validation, and the client's own goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christina works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to tailor interventions while honoring the client's pace and priorities rather than imposing a single fixed method.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent contact, try different styles of engagement, and access support when life circumstances create barriers to in-person care. Licensed professionals can adapt these tools to provide responsive, focused work on stress, loss, relationships, and life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and career issues, plus related areas like caregiver stress, communication problems, family of origin issues, mood disorders, panic attacks, PTSD, and workplace-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining respect for each person's expertise about their life with structured techniques to build skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with a range of stressors and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the Illinois LCPC credential with license number IL LCPC 180.006681 and practices in Illinois.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English