Christine Badour, LMSW
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
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About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan with over 4 years of experience working as a clinical therapist and intervention specialist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, communication concerns, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, career challenges, ADHD, trauma, and PTSD. I also have helped many people who struggle with addiction including, but not limited to, substance use.
My therapy style is warm, engaging, and person-centered. I believe you are the expert on yourself and my role in this therapeutic relationship is to support you. Each client has their own individual characteristics and I utilize a variety of approaches to tailor a unique plan with each client. My practice theories include; cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness, strength-based, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, attachment theory, and didactic.
The approach I take towards the therapeutic relationship is heavy with compassion, supportive like a friendship, filled to the brim with positive regard for you, and desire for you achieve the absolute best things out of life.
"Compassion is not a relationship between a healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our darkness well, can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity." -- Pema Chödrön
I am here to support and encourage you. I look forward to working together!
Professional experience
3yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Fatherhood Issues, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
MI LMSW 6801111206
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christine Badour. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Christine is kind and helpful. It is difficult to get started with a new therapist, but she makes the transition comfortable by being fully present in conversation and taking time to truly understand what brought you to her. I have been with Christine for 6+ months and I am very happy with the therapeutic relationship that we have built. She is kind, supportive, and always has my best interest in mind. My voice is truly heard in our sessions. Thank you Christine!
Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Christine is the perfect therapist. It took me a few tries to find the right one, but Christine is the perfect mix of tough love and like a professional friend. She understands me and how I work and helps me to make goals that are obtainable. She also is very flexible to my ever-changing schedule
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Sensitive, attentive, supportive and offers useful suggestions for moving forward
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, and intimacy-related issues
Christine is truly wonderful. She is a fantastic listener with nothing but great advice, and real tactile strategies towards bettering yourself.
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Christine is amazing. She listens to what I have to say and offers feedback. She gives me tools to help with my anxiety and relationship concerns
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Christine has made therapy very easy for me and is a big help. I was worried about therapy but I feel so much better about it.
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem