Christy Watson, LCSW

About me

Hi, I’m Christy Watson, LCSW — a licensed therapist in Arkansas and Virginia. I help adults navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges find clarity, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. I work best with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and are looking for a safe, supportive space to make sense of what they’re going through.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe you’re the expert on your own life—my role is to walk alongside you, helping you uncover patterns, build coping skills, and reconnect with your strengths. I often draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, blending them in a way that fits your unique needs. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-compassion, balance, and a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are.

I earned both my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Over the years, I’ve worked in inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient treatment, and residential therapeutic communities—experiences that have deepened my understanding of the many ways people heal and grow.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy cooking, crafting, playing video games, traveling, and learning about different cultures. I also find peace in mindfulness practices and spending time with my dog.

**At this time, I do not offer phone or video sessions—live chat is my only real-time session format, perfect if you prefer to process your thoughts in writing or need flexibility in your schedule.

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

VA LCSW 0904017919

AR LCSW 8323-C