- EMDR and somatic work
- Practical sleep support
- Collaboration focused
About Christine
Christine D'Avico is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with more than two decades of experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and sleep difficulties. She focuses on helping people navigate life changes and build practical tools for mood and coping. Christine mentions working with higher-functioning adults and aims to make therapy straightforward and useful from the first sessions.
Her approach blends several methods to match each person’s needs. She uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, to help shift intense feelings and memories that keep people stuck. She also draws on Internal Family Systems, somatic therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to address thoughts, body sensations, and internal parts that affect daily life.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and concrete steps. Christine listens for what matters most, then offers exercises and strategies clients can try between visits. Practical goals often include better sleep routines, reduced anxiety, clearer communication, and improved self-confidence.
She tailors interventions rather than following a single script. That may look like breathing and body awareness for stress, reframing thoughts for low mood, or EMDR processing for trauma-related symptoms when appropriate. Christine aims to help people find relief and more reliable ways to handle ups and downs.
Christine has an LMHC credential and brings 21 years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida. She works in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, clients follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule sessions.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online and In-Person Work
Christine commonly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help reduce the intensity of distress tied to painful memories and reactions. EMDR involves guided processing that can change how memories affect current feelings and behavior.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client's goals so sessions feel responsive and respectful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, appears in her work to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavioral changes for anxiety, mood, and sleep problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend a mix of methods to try. That plan can shift as progress is made or new needs appear.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for keeping continuity during life changes and for accessing consistent therapeutic guidance.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Christine focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting concerns, trauma and related issues.
What is Christine's general therapy style?
The style is collaborative and practical, with short-term strategies and homework when useful. Sessions aim to identify clear goals and steps clients can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christine brings 21 years of professional psychotherapy experience to her practice in Florida.
What credential does Christine hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Christine?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.