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Christine Barnes , LCSW

Therapist in Texas

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About Christine

Christine Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of clinical experience, including ten years providing care within the Department of Veterans Affairs where she treated veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. She also practiced in nursing homes and community mental health centers earlier in her career, delivering psychotherapy and crisis intervention to people across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds.

She identifies primarily as a trauma therapist and works from the premise that many diagnoses have roots in adverse past experiences. Her clinical approach blends straightforward feedback with genuine compassion - a style that some clients have described as "blunt" and "caring." She values honesty in the therapeutic relationship and regards one of the highest compliments she has received to be the remark, "You are the person that tells me the truth that I don't want to hear."

Christine combines clinical experience with practical strategies to help clients address symptoms and patterns related to trauma, mood, anxiety, and substance use. Her background includes crisis work and long-term psychotherapy, which informs a pragmatic, empathetic method of care. She has stated that she looks forward to working with clients who appreciate direct, compassionate guidance.

Integrating Trauma-Informed and Skills-Based Approaches Online

Christine Barnes draws on trauma-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support clients in online sessions. Trauma-focused therapy aims to address the impact of past traumatic experiences, helping clients process difficult memories and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and functioning, and it is commonly used for anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that cause repeated problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, balancing symptom relief with longer-term healing in a way that fits each person.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how and when clients meet - by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints, and they allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are difficult.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Christine Barnes have?

Christine Barnes has 17 years of experience.

Is Christine Barnes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details are TX LCSW 65872 and ND LCSW 6278.

In which languages does Christine Barnes provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Christine Barnes located?

Christine Barnes is located in Texas.

How can I work with Christine Barnes as my therapist?

You can work with Christine Barnes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christine Barnes work with international clients?

Christine Barnes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christine Barnes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Texas, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Illinois, Washington

Languages

English

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