- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety support
- Substance use concerns
About Christy
Christy Hinton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Kentucky with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and addictions. Social anxiety and phobia is listed among her focus areas, along with loneliness and problems with communication.
Christy uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. She aims to build clear goals together and to break larger problems into small, manageable steps. Sessions are practical and focused on what the person wants to change next.
She also supports work on relationships and internal struggles like guilt, shame, and forgiveness. That can include learning new ways to say what you mean or handling hard emotions without shutting down. Christy will help identify patterns that get in the way of connection and work on concrete skills to shift them.
Faith and life purpose are topics she addresses when they matter to the person in front of her. She invites discussion of values and beliefs as part of understanding what a meaningful life looks like for each person. This can guide choices and small behavior changes that reflect those values.
Christy intends to be straightforward and respectful in sessions. She combines practical skill-building with honest conversation about feelings and decisions. The focus is on helping people take steps they can use in everyday life.
How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions
Christy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety concerns. One common approach focuses on skills training for managing strong emotions and reducing avoidance. It helps people notice triggers, practice small behavior changes, and use concrete strategies when stress or anxiety rises.Another approach emphasizes thinking patterns and problem solving to change unhelpful reactions. This involves identifying thoughts that increase worry or shame, testing them with real situations, and trying alternative responses that lead to clearer action. Both approaches are practical and suited to everyday problems like social anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christy will help figure out which techniques match someone’s goals, preferences, and current challenges, and she will adjust the plan based on what works. This is a collaborative process focused on achievable steps.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or focused check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match schedules and practical needs, and Christy will discuss what format fits best for each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and addictions, plus issues like social anxiety and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using evidence-based techniques to build skills and clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky and practicing there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.