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Christina Burnett

Christina Burnett

LCSW

Pennsylvania

Motivation-focused, client-centered therapy

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW021224
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Client-centered care
    • Practical coping skills

    About Christina

    Christina Burnett is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a client-centered approach to help people make meaningful changes. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore what matters most to each person and to build motivation for change. Christina combines practical strategies with a respectful, collaborative style.

    She has worked in mental health since 2015 and has 12 years of experience overall. Early in her career she supported adults in community mental health and substance use treatment, including people involved with criminal and family courts. That work shaped her focus on real-world problems like legal stress, workplace strain, and recovery from addiction.

    Christina earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State University, University Park, in 2010. She completed a master’s degree in social work at the University of New England in 2017. She obtained her Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker credential, LCSW.

    Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and addictions. She also helps with attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, impulse control, panic attacks, and workplace or young adult challenges.

    In sessions she may use cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns and try different coping strategies. Jungian perspectives can help people reflect on meaning and inner themes when that fits. Her aim is to work together with each person to find practical steps that fit their life.

  2. Motivation and practical strategies for online therapy

    Christina uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. That approach focuses on listening, asking open questions, and building gentle momentum toward goals. It is often helpful for substance use, ambivalence about change, and any goal that needs sustained effort.

    She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which puts the person's perspective first and emphasizes empathy and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That decision can change over time as goals evolve and different tools are tested.

    The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people choose a setting that feels calmer. It also allows sessions to focus on short check-ins or longer therapeutic work depending on what fits a person’s schedule and needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and self-esteem issues, and addictions, plus related problems like panic attacks and workplace stress.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using Motivational Interviewing to build motivation and CBT ideas to try different coping strategies.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has 12 years of experience in the mental health field, beginning work in 2015 in community mental health and substance use treatment.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW license and practices in Pennsylvania.

    Which languages and international clients are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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