Therapist profile
Christy McWaters, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Parenting support
About Christy
Christy McWaters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and helps people try different responses to old problems.
Christy has worked in settings that exposed her to a wide range of problems, including substance use and domestic violence. That background helps when someone is coping with strong emotions, dangerous situations, or complex life stressors. She draws on approaches shown to help with trauma, mood, and addictive behaviors.
People can expect a mix of talk and action in sessions. Christy and the client set goals together and check progress each visit. Sessions also address communication and problem areas that affect home life and parenting concerns.
Her style is direct and practical. She encourages small, manageable changes and focuses on skills that reduce distress. If you want to address anger, addiction, grief, parenting strain, or anxiety, she offers steady clinical experience and a clear approach to moving forward.
How sessions work
Evidence-informed approaches and online sessions
Christy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach is problem-focused work that teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, anger, and cravings; it helps people practice new behaviors between visits. Another approach addresses trauma-related responses by helping clients process distressing memories and reduce their impact on daily life, which can lessen avoidance and hypervigilance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christy collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working or if new priorities appear.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue care after a move or when life changes interrupt routines. Licensed professionals can use different session types, and Christy will help determine which arrangements best fit everyday life and treatment goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, bipolar, life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps, combining talk with skill practice to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of issues including substance use and domestic violence.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices with that credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.