Christine McKenna

Christine McKenna is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Hampshire who helps people facing addictions, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can take now to feel steadier and more capable. Christine says clients already hold many strengths and she helps them use those strengths to meet hard moments.

Clients can expect straightforward support and a calm presence in sessions. Christine listens closely and asks questions that help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. She emphasizes motivation, rebuilding confidence, and finding meaning after loss or crisis.

Her background includes four years of professional social work practice in clinical settings. That experience includes work with people affected by domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, first responder stress, veteran and armed forces issues, and disaster-related challenges. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is also listed among her focus areas.

Christine draws on several practical therapy approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people focus on values and committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. She also uses EMDR for trauma processing, Motivational Interviewing to build resolve, and client-centered methods to keep the client's goals central.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Christine supports each person in finding realistic steps they can try between meetings. She frames change as a process and helps people measure progress along the way.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, which can reduce feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to test new outcomes, useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps lessen the intensity of painful memories through guided processing.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Christine works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She adapts techniques based on what a person prefers and how they respond, so the plan can change as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins between obligations. Some people find video work helpful for interactive exercises, while others prefer audio-only check-ins or shorter visits for focused problem-solving. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions match daily life and needs.