Christina Ashby, LCSW

Christina Ashby is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and issues like grief, trauma, addiction, and low self-esteem. She brings 12 years of clinical experience and works with concerns ranging from parenting and career stress to intimacy, ADHD, and multicultural or veteran-related issues. Christina also addresses codependency, domestic violence, workplace problems, and compassion fatigue.

She aims to meet people where they are and build on existing strengths. Sessions include practical conversations about current struggles and small, doable steps to feel better. Christina often incorporates clients' spiritual beliefs into treatment when desired, so faith can be part of how goals are set and reached.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, and Mindfulness practices to reduce stress. For relationship concerns she uses the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy to improve communication and connection.

Christina asks for a brief history when work begins, including family background, past diagnoses and medications, supports, trauma history, medical concerns, developmental questions, and any substance use. That information helps shape focused goals and early treatment priorities.

She practices in Texas and will pause care if a client moves out of state. Christina’s style is straightforward and compassionate, with a focus on practical problem solving and strengthening coping skills. She stays beside clients as they sort through life’s complexities.

How Christina’s approaches translate to online therapy

Christina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship strain. The Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy offer structured ways to improve communication and rebuild connection between partners.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust strategies based on what helps most. Clients and therapist work together to decide which tools to use and when to shift course.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and fewer disruptions from travel. Some formats need different technology or quieter surroundings, so confirm the session options Christina currently offers before booking. That way clients can pick the arrangement that best matches their routine and needs.