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Christine Frederick

Experienced LICSW focused on practical change

LICSW Massachusetts

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Christine

Christine Frederick is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts who emphasizes a strengths-oriented, collaborative approach to therapy. With 14 years of clinical experience, she helps people navigate depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties by building on existing strengths and practical coping skills.

Background and approach

Her work often addresses caregiving stress, end-of-life concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, and a range of personality and communication challenges. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to support clients in setting reachable goals and making tangible changes.

Christine blends humanistic listening with evidence-informed techniques to help clients identify patterns, practice new responses, and strengthen resilience. Sessions can include exploration of values, problem-solving strategies, and skills to manage mood, cravings, or interpersonal conflict.

Clients in Massachusetts can expect a therapist who values collaboration and clear, goal-oriented work. Christine sees therapy as a process of discovering and applying personal strengths to daily life, with attention to practical steps for recovery, improved relationships, and coping with life transitions.

Approaches for Online Change and Problem Solving

Christine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing skills that change emotions and behavior, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and building on a person's strengths to support motivation and self-understanding, often helping with relationship, grief, and caregiver stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine will work with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful based on their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, making it easier to attend regular sessions and practice skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques, emphasizing strengths and collaborative problem solving to help clients set and reach practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 14 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Massachusetts, working with individuals facing addiction, mood disorders, trauma, family challenges, and end-of-life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with credentials shown as MA LICSW LICSW118007 and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides online session options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different client needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English