- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma informed care
About Christy
Christy McWaters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger. Her focus also includes depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Christy keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps people name small, manageable steps. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems repeating and build better ways to handle hard moments. She also addresses related issues such as substance use, attachment concerns, and communication problems.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversation and practice. That means using methods shown to help with mood, anxiety, and behavior challenges. The emphasis is on what someone can do between sessions as well as what they talk about during them.
Christy aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity. She adapts discussion and planning to what a person needs at the time. This includes focusing on practical skills for emotion regulation, relapse prevention, and improving relationships.
People who contact her typically begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The process is intended to make initial steps clear and manageable for someone who may feel nervous about starting therapy.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on mood and behavior change. One common approach helps people learn specific coping skills for anxiety and stress, like breathing exercises and stepped exposure to feared situations. These techniques are practical and aimed at reducing avoidance and building confidence in social situations.Another useful approach targets addictive behaviors and relapse prevention. That work helps people recognize triggers, plan safer responses, and practice new routines that reduce substance use and impulsive actions. It often includes homework between sessions to reinforce new habits.
Finding the best therapeutic approach happens together. Christy will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made or as new priorities arise, keeping the focus on clear, manageable steps.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about current session options so you know what to expect when scheduling a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and direct, focusing on identifying patterns and building skills to manage symptoms between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
What languages are offered and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.