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Christina Laydon

Experienced LICSW blending practical therapies

LICSW Massachusetts

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Christina

Christina Laydon is an LICSW with 24 years of experience offering therapy in Massachusetts. She has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings with people facing depression, anxiety, mood concerns, OCD, relationship and parenting challenges, and a variety of life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients identify and move toward meaningful goals. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, focused on listening closely and tailoring treatment to each individual's needs.

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques, and incorporates psychoeducation to help clients understand patterns and build skills. Christina aims to create manageable steps that fit clients' lives while offering guidance and support when decisions are needed.

Christina welcomes those who are ready to take active steps toward change and values the courage it takes to begin therapy. She designs plans that reflect what improvement looks like for each person and works alongside clients as they track progress and adjust strategies.

This practice-oriented style supports people coping with stress, grief, caregiver strain, social anxiety, and other common concerns.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Christina integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into her online practice in ways that emphasize skill building and problem-solving. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while DBT adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance - useful for mood instability, anger, and relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, review what has helped or not helped in the past, and tailor methods to individual needs and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make participation more flexible. These options allow clients to access consistent support around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints and to practice skills between sessions using formats that fit their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, self-esteem struggles, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and interactive, emphasizing collaboration, active listening, and clear goal setting to develop manageable steps toward improvement.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 24 years of experience working with individuals and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LICSW with the designation MA LICSW 113212 and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English