- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Psychodynamic work
About Christine
Christine Manturuk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Christine also lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus.
She writes plainly and listens closely, helping people name what feels most urgent and practical. Sessions tend to center on where a person is now and what small steps might shift daily life. Christine uses several therapy styles so conversations can move between exploring feelings, looking at patterns from the past, and trying new behaviors in the present.
Her background includes a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling from Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions, earned in 2015. She has continued professional study since then, including a three-year Gestalt training that she completed in 2021. Those experiences inform how she balances reflection with hands-on exercises.
In practice she blends client-centered listening with methods drawn from psychodynamic and existential ideas, plus mindfulness and motivational approaches when those fit. This mix supports work on mood difficulties, trauma, chronic stress, caregiver strain, and challenges like panic attacks or isolation. Christine frames therapy as a practical conversation about what someone wants to do differently.
People who prefer straightforward talk, some experiential exercises, and practical strategies for everyday situations may find this approach useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Christine often uses client-centered work and mindfulness-based practices in session. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says, which helps people feel understood and decide what changes to try. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce stress in the moment and support clearer thinking.She also draws from psychodynamic ideas, which look at patterns that repeat over time and how past experiences influence current behavior. That approach can help when someone wants to understand why certain situations trigger anxiety or avoidance. Together these methods offer both short-term coping tools and opportunities to examine deeper patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christine will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest options to try. The choice of methods is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, and use brief check-ins when a full appointment is difficult to schedule. If someone prefers practices such as guided mindfulness or focused reflective conversations, those can be adapted to virtual meetings once the format is confirmed.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with psychodynamic, existential, mindfulness, and motivational approaches. Sessions can include reflective talk and practical exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and life-change concerns. Her work includes additional training completed after her master’s degree.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. Her training includes a master’s in art therapy and counseling.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Please check the therapist's profile for up-to-date details.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process will guide next steps.