- Motivational approach
- Skill building
- Goal focused
About Christina
Christina McGinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 15 years of hands-on counseling work. She draws on experience from crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community settings. Christina aims to help people feel more assertive and able to face challenges, and she frames sessions to be comforting, supportive, and encouraging.
Christina uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to help people find the motivation to change. She also applies Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to teach skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies appear in her work to support practical problem solving and stress reduction.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin Parkside and a Master of Science in Education in Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin. Christina also has experience leading groups and working in a range of community programs, which informs her flexible approach to care.
Clients commonly seek help for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and life transitions, as well as issues like sleep, eating concerns, and self-esteem. She also works with people affected by ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career pressures. Christina pays attention to relationship and intimacy challenges and supports those navigating family or parenting strain.
She invites people to talk through practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier. Christina aims to build clear goals with each person and to adjust the approach as needed. Readers who want to begin can follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
Online approaches that teach skills and motivate change
Christina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to help people notice habits of thought and behavior that keep problems going, then practice new ways of responding. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related concerns.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT-style work is practical for intense emotions, relationship strain, and coping with strong urges or impulses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist talks with each person about goals, what has helped in the past, and how they prefer to work. That collaborative process guides which methods are emphasized in sessions and how skills are practiced between meetings.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Many people choose online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in between commitments. Online work also lets therapists use worksheets, guided exercises, and brief coaching to support progress without requiring in-person visits.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor help with?
She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and life changes. Other areas include sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe the counseling style?
The style is comforting, supportive, and encouraging. Techniques include motivational methods to elicit change and skills-based work to manage emotions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of counseling experience across crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community programs. That variety shapes a practical, flexible approach.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.