Christine Shim , LCSW

Christine Shim is a modern psychotherapist and social worker based in New York City with 10 years of experience across nonprofit organizations and the healthcare industry. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has worked with teens, young adults transitioning from post-grad to pre-parenthood, and the geriatric population. Her clinical experience includes supporting people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, triggering events, and major life transitions.

Her therapeutic style is relatable, collaborative, solution focused, and strength based, with substantial use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She frames clients as the experts of their own stories and partners with them to explore concerns at a pace they choose. Therapy, in her view, is not a measure of problem severity but an opportunity to develop new perspectives.

In sessions she guides careful exploration of thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships to uncover patterns that may operate below conscious awareness. The aim is an individualized therapy experience that is genuine, respectful, and positive so people can leave feeling more energized and empowered.

Clinical Approaches and Online Care

Christine Shim integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her work and adapts these approaches for online formats. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the person feels heard and supported while exploring personal goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Christine works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and challenges emerge. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to create a tailored plan rather than relying on a single model.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how therapy takes place, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access therapists from different locations while still receiving consistent clinical support.