Mary "Christine" Lawson

Compassionate clinician focused on practical change

LPC-MHSP Tennessee

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English, French

About Mary

Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and a wide array of life challenges.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience to her work and uses evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs and circumstances. Her background includes supporting clients with issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, and career-related stress.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and practical skills, drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address symptoms and build coping strategies. Christine aims to help clients identify patterns, strengthen communication and emotion-regulation skills, and set achievable goals that fit their lives.

She offers therapy in English and French and provides a range of online session formats to increase accessibility. Prospective clients can follow the guided intake steps to see if her style and availability are a good match.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Christine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach focuses on practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep or eating difficulties. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges. Motivational Interviewing is used when ambivalence about change arises, helping clients clarify goals and strengthen internal motivation for steps like reducing addictive behaviors or making lifestyle changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine works with each client to assess needs, set goals, and decide which combination of techniques will best support progress. She adjusts methods over time based on how a client responds and what feels most helpful in reaching their objectives.

Online therapy with Christine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for scheduling and communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from home or other personal spaces while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

Christine works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting, anger, self esteem, career matters, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic approach does she use in her practice?

Her practice draws on several evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has seven years of professional experience working as a licensed mental health provider with a range of presenting concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

Christine holds the credential LPC-MHSP and is listed as TN LPC-MHSP 7076, practicing in Tennessee.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

She conducts therapy in English and French. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with this clinician?

To get started, 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, Anxiety Trauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English, French