- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Mary
Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, among other concerns. Sessions are offered in English and French.
Christine uses practical methods to help people manage symptoms and daily problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings become overwhelming. Trauma-focused work supports people who are processing past harm.
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. Sessions include clear steps, exercises to practice between meetings, and regular check-ins on progress. People can expect concrete tools for coping with anxiety, grief, addiction, sleep problems, and relationship struggles.
Christine also brings experience with ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, avoidant or dependent personality patterns, and caregiver stress. She addresses family of origin issues, blended family challenges, and communication problems that affect daily life.
She notes experience with chronic pain, illness and disability and with issues such as dissociation, domestic violence, and separation. Work may include motivation-focused techniques and solution-focused strategies to identify next steps and build momentum.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; session cost varies with location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood going, then practices new actions and ways of thinking. CBT can help with social anxiety, sleep problems, and mood changes.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques teach short exercises to manage strong feelings and improve handling of stressful interactions. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and increase willingness to make changes when motivation is low.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She reviews needs, goals, and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time. That means clients and therapist decide together which techniques to focus on and when to try different strategies.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit into busy days more easily, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let work continue even when travel is difficult. Discuss scheduling, length of sessions, and any practical needs during the matching questionnaire and first appointment to find the best setup.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Work is collaborative and practical, using clear steps, exercises between sessions, and regular progress check-ins.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as an LPC-MHSP working in Tennessee.
What credentials and location are listed?
The credential listed is LPC-MHSP and practice is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies depending on location.
What should I do to start a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.