Hello! If you are exploring Better Help, it is likely that you are struggling with something significant in your life. Finding the right person to help you through these challenges is very important. If you don't have a good relationship with your counselor, you won't make the progress you are hoping to achieve. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you.
I have been a social worker for more than 20 years and have experience working with people from all different backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Much of my experience has been working with people who are struggling with depression, stress/anxiety, grief, and life transitions. The feedback I receive from clients is that they find me to be caring and nonjudgmental, and they appreciate that I am honest and direct with them. You can expect me to walk with you through whatever difficulties you are facing and help you learn more about yourself and the way you interact with the world. I believe in a strengths-based approach utilizing cognitive behavioral and solution focused techniques. I believe our work is based on a team approach where we work together to achieve your desired goals. Once we identify your desired goals I can provide tools to help you achieve those goals.
I can interact with you in whatever manner you are most comfortable. I find it helpful to participate in video sessions so that we can get to know each other better. But I am also available to you via phone and text if that is more comfortable for you. I check my messages multiple times a day.
I know how hard it can be to find a counselor who you feel a connection with and I would be honored to work with you through this stage of your life.
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Life Transitions
Family Relations
Grief
Depression
I also have experience in Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
MO LCSW 2019028909
IL LCSW 149021948
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christine Brinkmann. 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.
She is amazing! She really listens to what I saw and doesn't judge me or make me feel bad for feeling the way I do. I am so happy I found this app and Christine. I couldn't make it through this pandemic without all her help!
Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Christine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue