Christine Badour , LMSW

Christine Badour is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience as a therapist and intervention specialist. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety and panic, intermittent explosive disorder, communication difficulties, bipolar disorder, borderline personality features, career challenges, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, and substance use and other addictions.

Her therapeutic approach is warm, engaging, and person-centered, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that the therapist's role is to provide support and guidance. She draws from multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each individual's needs, incorporating cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment-informed work, humanistic and mindfulness practices, strength-based and solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and didactic elements when helpful.

Christine emphasizes compassion and respect in the therapeutic relationship, offering a supportive stance that values clients as equals and encourages exploration of difficult emotions. She aims to build collaborative plans that address specific goals while attending to underlying patterns such as attachment issues, communication problems, and co-occurring concerns. Her practice is focused on helping people develop practical skills, increase self-understanding, and move toward meaningful change.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Work Online

Christine Badour integrates attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches into her online practice. Attachment-based work focuses on understanding relationship patterns formed early in life and how they affect current connections and emotional safety; it can help with intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and attachment concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration, supporting clients to explore their own values and goals while the therapist offers gentle guidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical strategies and skills training, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adapts pacing so that treatment feels manageable and aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect, with options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These modalities make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other locations, accommodate busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while still focusing on meaningful progress and skill building.