- Family of origin
- Parenting struggles
- ADHD and autism
About Christine
Christine Crawford is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 37 years of experience. She works with people dealing with family concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. She also addresses issues like compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.
Christine focuses on how family patterns shape current life. She listens for repeating roles, expectations, and conflict styles that may be influencing work, parenting, and relationships today. She pays attention to multicultural factors and experiences of prejudice and discrimination when these affect a person’s wellbeing.
In sessions she helps people name what is happening and develop practical skills. That can include strategies for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and coping with impulsivity. She also talks through ways to support someone with ADHD or autism spectrum characteristics within family life.
Her background includes long experience with blended family issues and family of origin concerns. She works with people facing social anxiety, disruptive mood dysregulation concerns, bipolar disorder, and other mood challenges, offering practical guidance rather than quick fixes.
Christine frames treatment as a steady process of learning different ways to respond. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills, rehearse new interactions, and reduce stressful patterns. Her aim is to help people make changes that feel realistic within their daily lives.
How Christine's approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques she uses focus on teaching skills and changing patterns. One common approach is skill-based work for emotion regulation and impulsivity. That involves practicing breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavioral strategies to reduce reactivity and handle strong feelings. Another approach centers on communication and interaction patterns drawn from family of origin work. This involves identifying repeating roles and practicing new ways of speaking and setting boundaries so relationships feel more manageable. These techniques can help with parenting strain, blended family dynamics, and relationship tension. Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Christine will discuss options with each person and decide together which techniques fit best with current goals, everyday routines, and personality. She adjusts methods as needed based on what works in real life. Confirm the therapist's session formats before booking, as the biography did not list specific online options. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Clarify the available formats and pacing when you schedule so sessions align with work, childcare, and daily life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she address?
She helps people with family problems, family of origin issues, and blended family concerns. This includes patterns of conflict, roles, and expectations that continue into adult life.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills. Sessions often emphasize emotion regulation, communication practice, and behavior strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with individuals around interpersonal and family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, a Licensed Master Social Worker, practicing in Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
The original profile did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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