At a glance
- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.0900041-SUPV
- NPI
- 1679923205
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered care
- Practical strategies
About Christina
Christina Kodjiku is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio. She greets new clients with a calm, direct approach and encourages the first step of committing to emotional wellness. Her style aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and straightforward.
Christina emphasizes building a strong working relationship early on. Sessions are client-centered and focus on practical problem solving. She draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral work, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approaches to help people set goals and make changes.
Her background includes many years supporting people facing trauma, substance-use concerns, and major life transitions. She also has experience with readjustment counseling for Veterans and with people who have experienced homelessness. That range shapes a practical, respectful way of talking about hard problems.
Christina helps people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
With 24 years of clinical experience, Christina blends short-term strategies and longer-term reflection. She invites collaboration and believes therapy should fit everyday life. She offers services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy steps and complete the matching questionnaire.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Christina uses Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shape her work online. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and supports small steps toward goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and values and to act in line with what matters most.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they decide which methods to try. The plan can change as needs evolve, so sessions often combine techniques to match what is working.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping momentum between appointments. Because the original biography does not specify which session formats she offers, confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular check-ins, try brief coaching between meetings, and use tools like thought records or behavior experiments in everyday settings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
24+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Christina help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep issues, parenting strains, and coping with life changes among other challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and solution-focused, using motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, and strengths-based methods to set goals and make changes.
What is her professional background?
Christina has 24 years of clinical experience and specific experience in readjustment counseling for Veterans and with people who have experienced homelessness.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, practicing in Ohio.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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