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Christina Ashby

Relationship-focused LCSW helping adults heal

LCSW Texas

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Christina

Christina Ashby is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and addiction. She also supports clients facing trauma, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and work-related burnout.

Background and approach

Christina writes plainly and listens carefully to each person’s story. She draws on 12 years of experience in social work and counseling.

Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Christina weaves clients' spiritual beliefs into care when that matters to them.

She aims to meet people where they are and build on existing strengths. Her approach blends relationship work and individual skills training.

She uses the Gottman Method alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to improve communication and shift unhelpful thinking. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practice are brought in for emotional regulation and stress management.

Christina often helps people identify patterns that keep problems alive. She uses simple tools, role practice, and short skill-building exercises during sessions.

This keeps progress focused and usable in daily life. People who choose her can expect direct feedback and a collaborative plan.

Christina asks about family background, past diagnoses, medications, trauma history, supports, and strengths to shape treatment. She works with adults in Texas and offers multiple online formats to fit different needs.

How relationship work and skills translate to online therapy

Christina uses the Gottman Method to help partners improve communication, reduce conflict, and rebuild connection through concrete exercises and structured conversations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, and work stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers straightforward skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and past experiences to decide which methods to emphasize. Plans are adjusted over time so techniques match what’s working for the person or couple.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions allow role practice and visual cues for relationship work. Phone calls can be a lower-bandwidth option for longer conversations. Live chat and text let people check in between sessions or use shorter coaching-style touchpoints. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and workplace problems.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining relationship work with skills training. Sessions include role practice, short exercises, and steps to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker. Her practice history includes individual and relationship-focused work with attention to spiritual beliefs when appropriate.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials and is based in Texas. She sees clients who are located in Texas for sessions.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed in

Texas, Oregon

Languages

English