I have long been interested in providing teletherapy, as it crosses many barriers and allows people to seek out a therapist who, otherwise, may have difficulty finding someone, are turned off to the process of looking or who just may choose not to pursue therapy, after all. You may be worried about being able to connect with someone using technology. I feel confident that my energy, understanding and skill will translate to you.
I work with a wide variety of problems and issues, enjoy being a clinician and working with a variety of people and their concerns. I have primarily worked with adults and adolescents and have focused on individual therapy, couples & group therapy but have also worked with children and the elderly. Special interests that I have experience and ongoing training in, include trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, grieving/loss, LGBT issues, eating disorders and body image issues but have worked other chronic mental health problems such as schizoaffective, and bipolar disorders. However, these might be seen as labels and you may not feel you fit into any one of these.
I have 20 years of experience as a therapist, working privately & for other community mental health organizations where I live. I graduated from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work; I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and use this modality frequently. Other modalities used include Trauma informed, Cognitive Behavioral, and Positive Psychology. Psychodynamic intervention - working toward the development of insight, finding how to focus on the positive and Mindfulness are used through any of the modalities listed, as I feel these work well for clients and the research on Mindfulness explains the incredible benefits that come with its use.
Prior to grad school & becoming a therapist I was a member of the arts community in NYC; as a result, I feel I have a strong sense of empathy and ability to connect with people from all walks of life & differences in experience, gender, age, sexual orientation and life philosophy.
Consider contacting me to see if I may be the right person for you; the therapist-client relationship is the most important factor in determining the outcome of therapy; finding a “good fit” with a therapist is absolutely necessary as feeling comfortable with your therapist is exceedingly important.
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Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
ME LCSW LC 6436
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christine Philion-Dufour. 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 has helped me work on self image, grief, and understanding my emotions. She encourages me to practice mindfulness and helps me develop the skills for such. Christine has provided a lot of helpful resources as well.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been using the BetterHealth app to meet and work with Christine Philion-Dufour for the past 3 years. Christine has been a great therapist and help guideded me through many difficult moments in my life's journey. I am glad I met Christine through the BetterHealth app and the help that she provides.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Christine has been very helpful and caring. Is able to be flexible with scheduling and works with my needs
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Christine is an excellent therapist and has helped me immensely since 2021. She listens and validates my feelings however, she also offers advice and perspective when necessary. Christine makes me feel heard when I speak to her. She is very accommodating with time and always follows up about meeting again. She encourages me to employ mindfulness when I can, but is supportive regardless. Christine is truly a great therapist and I cannot recommend her enough!
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Christine is excellent and empathetic, and attentive.
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 4 months on issues concerning anger management, and bipolar disorder
Christine is absolutely wonderful. She helped me fill my toolbox with tools to help my anxiety and depression. She has also taught me a lot about mindfulness, which has been extremely helpful for me in decreasing my depression and anxiety. She is so helpful, respectful, empathic and kind. She always makes me feel heard and knows how to help me feel better.
Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Christine for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue