Mary "Christine" Lawson , LPC-MHSP

Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) based in Tennessee with seven years of clinical experience. She brings a calm, practical approach to care and works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.

Christine draws on several evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Her work emphasizes collaboration - she partners with clients to set clear goals, build coping strategies, and develop skills that support day-to-day functioning and long-term well-being. She also offers coaching for life transitions, career concerns, and caregiver stress.

She provides services in English and French and practices from a strengths-based, compassionate perspective. Christine is not currently accepting clients and does not work with international clients. Her professional credential is LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-destructive behaviors.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in a paced, supportive way to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve coping. It aims to restore a sense of safety and agency over time.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Licensed professionals, including therapists, will work with the client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access therapy from familiar environments.