About Christina
Christina Laydon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 24 years of experience. She has spent her career helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges. Christina also supports parents, caregivers, and people dealing with grief, anger, or major life changes.
Her background includes work in both in-patient and outpatient settings. That variety shaped a practical approach focused on everyday steps people can take to feel better.
How Christina works
She draws on a mix of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to match the issue at hand. In sessions she aims to be respectful and collaborative. Christina listens first, then helps set reasonable goals and small, manageable steps toward them.
She offers guidance and suggestions while centering what improvement looks like to each person. Christina works with people across a wide range of concerns, such as relationship strain, parenting struggles, social anxiety and phobias, caregiver stress, and self-esteem issues. Her experience with mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive symptoms also informs how she structures treatment plans.
She encourages anyone considering therapy to recognize that asking for help is a strong step. Christina partners with clients to set clear goals and track progress over time. Her sessions focus on practical tools and steady change that fit daily life.
Christina lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Christina works with
The areas below are the ones Christina selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Anger management
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 24 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Massachusetts |
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Online support options
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Christina uses approaches that focus on problem solving and skill building. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new, more balanced ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help people manage intense feelings, reduce conflict, and improve day-to-day coping. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and builds on what is already working in a person's life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors plans over time and adjusts techniques based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn't wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework review, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity of care when life gets hectic.
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