About Christine
Christine Savas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, LGBT issues, family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, career transitions, coping with life changes, and coaching.
Background and approach
She emphasizes how symptoms affect daily functioning at work, in relationships, and within oneself rather than centering solely on diagnostic labels. Christine aims to tailor each session to the individual needs and goals of the person she meets.
Her background includes work in nonprofit settings supporting at-risk young adults in Chicago as well as independent practice experience treating mood and adjustment concerns. With eight years of clinical experience and the Illinois LCPC credential, she integrates evidence-based techniques with a holistic perspective that considers nutrition, activity, and environmental influences on mental health.
Her approach blends cognitive and behavioral methods with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to create an individualized plan. Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on practical coping skills and longer-term insight.
Christine frames therapy as a place to explore balance across mind, body, and spirit while working toward measurable goals and improved everyday functioning.
Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care
Christine commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches that help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also draws on mindfulness-based practices that teach present-moment awareness and stress regulation skills useful for anxiety, sleep issues, and emotional distress. Additionally, she incorporates psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current functioning and goals.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist will review a client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then adapt techniques over time so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy with Christine is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods while still accessing licensed professionals who can provide evidence-based strategies and ongoing support.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English