A wise person once told me “Finding the right therapist is like trying on shoes. Your pick needs to have support in the right places and you’ll know you’ve made the right choice by how they make you feel.”
I couldn’t agree more!
Please allow me to thank you for reading my profile and allowing me to tell you a little more about my service to others.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with over 14 years of experience working with children and families. Much of my background comes from serving school-aged children with a variety of different abilities. This also includes providing support to parents to find programming, services, and interventions for their children’s social-emotional needs. I have provided therapy to those experiencing anxiety, depression, discord in personal relationships, ADHD, Autism, and issues resulting from trauma and abuse.
One of the foundations of my therapeutic practice is building upon the strengths of my client. I believe that everyone has many skills that can help them create the life and experiences they desire. I also help clients uncover behavior and thought patterns that are causing distress or impairing their interactions or abilities.
I am grateful for your time and commitment to the goals we will develop together.
I look forward to hearing from you. Let me know if you’d think we’d be a good fit!
Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149013693
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christy Garnhart. 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.
Christy has been really wonderful when it comes to helping me get to the root of my problems and understanding what I'm feeling when I don't quite have the words. The suggestions she gives have helped me a lot even though I am still at the beginning of my journey.
Written on Jun 22, 2026 after therapy with Christy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd