Christina Zivec

Compassionate counseling grounded in experience

About Christina

Christina Zivec is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, attention and concentration difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns, as well as LGBT issues and social anxiety and phobia.

Background and approach

Christina emphasizes clients' strengths and respects each person as the expert in their own life while offering guidance to navigate challenges and build more satisfying relationships and daily routines. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process that values courage and incremental change.

Christina aims to support and empower clients as they take practical steps toward improved well-being, addressing communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and ADHD-related struggles in ways that fit each person's goals. Her practice centers on helping people identify resources, develop skills, and make meaningful shifts that lead to greater fulfillment and resilience.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Christina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building skills and addressing core patterns that maintain distress. One approach emphasizes practical coping strategies for stress and anxiety, helping clients learn tools for relaxation, problem-solving, and managing worry so daily functioning improves. Another approach targets attentional and mood-related challenges by working on organization, concentration strategies, and behavioral routines to support focus and reduce depressive symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christina collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work feels relevant and achievable, and she encourages clients to participate actively in shaping the treatment plan.

Online therapy with Christina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional in Illinois regardless of location within the state.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy-related issues, LGBT matters, and ADHD-related concentration and memory difficulties. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, and social anxiety and phobia.

What is Christina's therapeutic approach and style?

Christina views therapy as a collaborative, strengths-based process that centers the client's expertise about their own life. She supports clients in developing practical skills and making gradual changes toward greater wellbeing.

How much experience does she have?

Christina brings 15 years of professional work experience to her practice, applying that background to help clients manage mood, anxiety, attention, and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180009737 and practices in Illinois.

Which languages does she use in sessions and does she accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for seeing her online?

Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions with Christina?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English