- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Christina
Christina McGinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, depression, and other life changes. She also addresses blended family issues and a wide range of related struggles listed in her specialties.
Her background includes crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community practice. Christina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside and a Master of Science in Education in Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin. She also notes experience with Functional Family Therapy in her practice history.
In sessions she uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and to build practical steps they can try. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation skills and Mindfulness techniques to help people notice what’s happening without judgment. These approaches suit problems such as anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and difficulties with intense emotion.
Christina describes her style as supportive and encouraging. She talks with each person about small, actionable goals and practices to try between sessions. Conversations are direct and grounded in real-life problems like sleep, work stress, parenting demands, and relationship tensions.
People looking for help with blended household issues, co-occurring concerns, or coping after loss will find a clinician who brings practical skills and varied experience. To begin, the site directions guide prospective clients through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step.
How her methods translate to online work
Christina often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage depressive moods. DBT teaches paced skills for managing strong emotions, distress tolerance, and clearer communication in tense situations.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to build small, achievable steps toward those goals. Choosing which methods to use is collaborative. The therapist and client will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the approach as they go.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm which formats are offered before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a location that reduces travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT homework, DBT skills practice, and motivational conversations to remote sessions so clients can practice between meetings and track progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, grief, parenting challenges, blended family issues, and many related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses Motivational Interviewing to encourage change talk and practical steps. She also incorporates DBT and mindfulness skills for emotion regulation and daily coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of counseling experience across crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and holds a Master of Science in Education in Counseling.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.