About Me
I am a seasoned, clinical social worker with ten years of experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I treated veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Prior to my work at the VA, I worked in nursing homes and community mental health centers where I provided psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals of all different ages and backgrounds.
I've been described as "blunt" and "caring" by my clients due to my no-nonsense, compassionate approach to therapy. If you appreciate being called out when you're not being completely honest with yourself, then I just might be the right therapist for you. I consider the greatest compliment that I've ever received to be "You are the person that tells me the truth that I don't want to hear."
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT
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Relationship issues
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Family conflicts
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Grief
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Intimacy-related issues
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Sleeping disorders
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Self esteem
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Career difficulties
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Bipolar disorder
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Coping with life changes
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Compassion fatigue
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ADHD
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Abandonment
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Aging and Geriatric Issues
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Caregiver Issues and Stress
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Chronic Pain Illness and Disability
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Codependency
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Commitment Issues
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Communication Problems
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Control Issues
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Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
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Divorce and Separation
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Domestic Violence
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Drug and Alcohol Addiction
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Emptiness
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Family Problems
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First Responder Issues
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Guilt and Shame
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Hospice and End of Life Counseling
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Impulsivity
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Isolation/Loneliness
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Life Purpose
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Midlife Crisis
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Military and Veterans Issues
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Money and Financial Issues
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Mood Disorders
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Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
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Post-traumatic Stress
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Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
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Self-Harm
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Self-Love
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Sex Addiction
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Sexual Assault and Abuse
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Social Anxiety and Phobia
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Workplace Issues
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Young Adult Issues
Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 15
Services Offered
Licensing
LISW #I.0900342-SUPV (Expires: 2023-12-02)
LCSW #65872 (Expires: 2023-12-31)
LICSW #124969 (Expires: 2024-12-07)
LCSW #6278 (Expires: 2023-12-31)
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christine Barnes. 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.
Written by T.R. on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Christine has been such an amazing for me. She has a way of helping me understand the “problem behind the problem” which helps to make positive change. I am so glad I found her.
Written by K.I. on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Christine genuinely cares and has my best interests in mind as she works with me. I’m grateful to have her help.
Written by S.T. on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and coaching
Going good so far
Written by W.A. on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is co.passionate, attentive, and has a deep understanding of my concerns.
Written by R.I. on Mar 27, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, adhd, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Thank you for your time and effort
Written by M.I. on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She was awesome!!! Blunt...to the point, and that's exactly what I needed ❤️
Written by P.A. on Mar 20, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Thank you
Written by A.M. on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very helpful
Written by H.E. on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Christine is fantastic and really makes you think about situations.
Written by C.A. on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Christine is knowledgeable, empathetic and supportive.
Written by N.I. on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, adhd, anger management, addictions, and compassion fatigue
She listens (not from a sympathetic view or pity ) we’re currently working tools to get me the proper help. 10/10 definitely recommend
Written by L.U. on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Very insightful, she has been able to help open my eyes and look at the little things that one can overlook. The awareness of my habit has improved!
Written by P.E. on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and family conflicts
Christine was great. I only spoke with her once so far but she really listened to what I had to say and was able to respond with some great advise and food for thought!
Written by V.A. on Feb 05, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Christine listens and allows me to express my feelings and thoughts. After listening, she provides good feedback and helpful dialogue.
Work with me!
