Christina “Christie” Samulevich

LCSW

Illinois

Helping people move forward with practical support

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Illinois / 149024512

NPI

1114608270

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

Illinois

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1. • Motivational focus
   • Goal oriented
   • Nonjudgmental care

   About Christina

   Christina “Christie” Samulevich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She supports those dealing with relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, and challenges related to addiction or life transitions. Christie aims to offer steady, practical help when life feels overwhelming.

   Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals and small steps forward. She uses Motivational Interviewing to explore motivation and readiness for change, and draws on Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral methods to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.

   Christie works collaboratively and avoids judgement. Sessions emphasize real-world skills, concrete coping strategies, and short-term planning when that fits a client’s needs. She also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when emotion regulation or problem-solving is needed.

   With three years of experience, Christie aims to guide people through immediate problems and toward lasting habits that feel manageable. She strives to create a space where clients can speak honestly and feel heard while they practice new ways of coping.

   People interested in hospice and end-of-life concerns, intellectual disability, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and compassion fatigue will find these topics within her areas of focus. Clients can expect a calm, goal-oriented style that centers their priorities and strengths.

2. How Christie Uses Talk Therapy Approaches Online

   Christie draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and to build motivation one step at a time. This approach focuses on listening, asking open questions, and finding what matters to the person when change feels hard.
   
   She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client’s perspective and pace, making room for honest conversation and self-directed goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns and to practice different behaviors that reduce distress.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process is flexible and may combine approaches over time as progress is made.
   
   The practical benefit of online sessions is that they can fit into busy schedules and everyday life. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the exact options before booking. Many people appreciate the ability to meet with a licensed professional without rearranging a full day, and some formats can make short check-ins easier or reduce the need to be on camera for an entire session.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   Illinois

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist address?

   Christie supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions, intimacy issues, career questions, and coping with life changes.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She listens first, then helps set practical steps and coping strategies tailored to each person.

   What is her professional background?

   She has three years of clinical experience working with diverse client needs, emphasizing practical skills and motivation to change.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She is listed as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is located in Illinois.

   Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does pricing work 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 this therapist?

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

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