Christine Wagner , LMHC

Christine Wagner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with two decades of experience working in clinical settings, including extensive hospital-based practice. She transitioned to outpatient behavioral health in 2019 and has provided telehealth counseling since March 2020, bringing steady clinical experience to remote formats.

Her approach is individualized and pragmatic, drawing primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Christine is also a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor, and mindfulness has been an important thread in both her professional work and personal development. Beyond clinical practice, she contributes to the field as an adjunct professor and values teaching as part of her work.

Christine aims to meet people where they are, offering concrete strategies to improve day-to-day functioning while supporting deeper healing from trauma and chronic stress. She emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person s pace, and she welcomes the opportunity to learn about each individual s strengths and goals as part of the therapeutic process. Christine holds a New York LMHC license - NY LMHC 004701.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Christine Wagner draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving day-to-day coping. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their ongoing impact; it is often used when past events continue to affect present functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as the work unfolds. Licensed professionals aim to tailor interventions so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, maintain continuity when travel or health concerns arise, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person seeking support.