Therapist profile
Christine D'Avico, LMHC
Florida LMHC - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- EMDR and somatic work
- CBT techniques
About Christine
Christine D'Avico is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 21 years of experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, life changes, parenting challenges, and symptoms of depression. She also addresses trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep trouble, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related issues.
Christine prefers straightforward conversations. She uses a mix of practical tools and experiential methods to help people notice what keeps them stuck and try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on current problems and skills that can be used between meetings. She aims to be clear about the steps she and the client will take together.
Her practice includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Christine often combines these approaches to address both present-day patterns and the bodily effects of past stress. She also draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to help people understand internal parts and conflicts.
People who want practical support for family-related stress often seek her out, including parents managing the daily pressure of caregiving. She typically works with higher-functioning adults who want to navigate change and find clearer ways to cope. Sessions are conversation-based with room for experiential exercises when helpful.
Christine practices from Florida and conducts work in English. If you are considering starting, confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How sessions work
How Christine’s approaches are used in online sessions
Christine commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the client's concerns and what they want to change, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify goals. EMDR is used to process distressing memories by guiding attention and bilaterally stimulated tasks; it can help reduce the intensity of painful memories and associated reactions. CBT provides concrete tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try more effective behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress.Finding the right mix of methods is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their history, current struggles, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to prioritize skills work, body-based exercises, or trauma processing like EMDR, and they adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can guide pacing and choose exercises that translate well to an online setting.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, trauma and depression among other concerns.
How would she describe her approach?
Her style mixes Client-Centered listening with CBT skills, somatic exercises, EMDR, and Trauma-Focused methods to address thoughts, feelings, and body responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with adults on change, coping, and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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