Christina “Christie” Samulevich

Christina "Christie" Samulevich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and eating and food-related issues. She also supports those dealing with trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, grief, and addiction. Her tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at people who feel overwhelmed or stuck and want clear steps forward.

Christie keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. She listens closely and asks questions that help uncover patterns and options. From there she and the person set realistic goals and try practical ways to change thoughts, habits, or reactions. She explains ideas simply and checks in often to see what is working.

Her approach draws from client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience along with cognitive behavioral techniques that look at thinking and behavior. She may also use elements of dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work when those fit a person's needs. These tools are used to address issues such as body image, abandonment, post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue.

Christie has three years of clinical experience and holds an Illinois LCSW. She offers help in English and does not accept international clients. Her practice emphasizes respect, honesty, and practical steps so people can start to feel more steady and in control.

If someone is ready to try therapy, Christie encourages them to take the first step and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling sessions.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Christie often draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience so they feel heard and respected. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christie will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try approaches and adjust the plan based on what helps the person make progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people choose settings that help them focus, and they can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during life changes.