Therapist profile
Christine Abrams, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma-informed work
About Christine
Christine Abrams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 35 years of clinical experience. She regularly works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, anger, and ADHD.
She has worked in community mental health centers, agencies, and colleges and has managed therapy programs and supervised counselors pursuing licensure. That background means she has seen many patterns parents and adults face at home and in daily life. Her practice reflects long experience rather than quick fixes.
Her approach is grounded in client-centered principles and family systems thinking. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address thoughts, behaviors, and moment-to-moment awareness. Sessions tend to be active and practical rather than only talk.
Christine and a client will talk through current concerns, set priorities, and develop workable steps. She often suggests books, apps, art, or writing as practical tools and selects these based on a person’s specific situation and interests. The goal is to create concrete strategies that fit into everyday life.
Because much of her work considers relationships and environments, Christine asks about family history, culture, and supports. That helps identify strengths people can use when coping with life changes, blended family issues, communication problems, or feelings of isolation.
If you want to begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so you can see if the fit feels right.
How sessions work
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client’s own goals. Online sessions using this approach involve steady, empathic listening and collaborative planning to address home and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers concrete skills to change them. In video or phone sessions CBT can include simple exercises, thought records, and homework to try between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Together you will review how an approach is going and adjust techniques or tools as needed so the work fits your life and priorities.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also make it easier to use digital tools such as apps, worksheets, or shared exercises between meetings. The focus is on practical ways to apply CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered steps to everyday family and parenting challenges.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting issues does she help with?
She works with parenting challenges, blended family issues, family of origin problems, communication problems, divorce and separation concerns, and general family stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is active and practical. She uses client-centered listening together with family systems thinking and integrates CBT and mindfulness tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working in community mental health centers, agencies, and colleges, and has supervised counselors seeking licensure.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and provides services from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the platform details when selecting a session.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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