- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma related concerns
- Social anxiety support
About Christinia
Christinia McCollum is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with five years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, abuse, grief and loss, anger, and low mood. She also notes work with issues such as social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, impulsivity, self-harm, seasonal affective disorder, and veteran and armed forces issues.
She listens for the practical problems behind a person's distress and focuses on doable steps. Sessions are conversational and focused on what is not working now. She encourages clients to use their own strengths while trying small changes between sessions.
Her approach keeps language simple. She invites people to name what feels hardest and to try clear, skill-based strategies to manage symptoms like worry, low mood, and anger. Therapy includes thinking through how past events affect current feelings and behaviors, and practicing concrete alternatives.
Christinia values steady, regular work rather than quick fixes. She helps people break big problems into manageable parts and track small improvements. Progress is measured in what clients can do differently day to day.
Practical matters are part of the work. She will discuss goals, timeframes, and what to expect in early sessions. The aim is to create a predictable, hands-on process so people know what happens each week.
With five years of experience, Christinia combines straightforward talk with actionable steps. She works in English and practices in Alabama. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against reality; this helps with worry, rumination, and social anxiety by teaching alternative ways of thinking. Another approach looks at how past distress affects present behavior and uses focused exercises to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; this can be useful for trauma-related concerns and persistent low mood.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That decision is revisited as progress is made and as priorities change.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well over video or phone, helping people practice skills between meetings without changing daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, along with related issues like social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses conversational, skill-focused sessions that emphasize practical steps and building on the client's strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as an LPC in Alabama.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.