I am Christy Ainsworth, an LCSW with over 9 years of clinical practice. I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma. I graduated with my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi. I am passionate about helping people heal. At the heart of my practice is the client. I believe the client is the authority on their life. I am here as a sounding board and guide and ultimately to be a small part of your journey. I utilize Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and other modalities based on my clients' needs. I utilize continuing education to improve my skills for my clients.
When I am not working, I am usually hanging out with my husband and my blue tick hound. I enjoy reading and baking. I am a firm believer in self care and strive to do that not only for myself but my clients as well.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MS LCSW C5594
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My favorite therapist I’ve ever had
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Christy for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and family conflicts
We have only has one session but I was very impressed
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Christy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Christy has become an important part of my mental health and weekly schedule. I value her expertise and am thankful for BetterHelp bringing her into my life.
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Christy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Listen to me , offers approaches and ways to handle things and try and improve my life abs emotions
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Christy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Christy is very helpful and makes sure she understands the issue you are there for.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Christy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes