- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Solution-focused work
About Christine
Christine Kobes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or carrying the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing major life changes and questions about life purpose.
Christine uses a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. She listens first, then helps clients identify practical steps they can try. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to address symptoms and everyday problems.
Clients can expect a calm and nonjudgmental setting where they can speak openly about difficult feelings. Christine pays attention to communication patterns and relationships that affect mood and stress. She also addresses workplace strain, women's issues, guilt, and problems that follow separation or divorce.
Her work includes motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and find momentum for change. Sessions often involve setting small, achievable tasks between meetings and reviewing what worked. The plan shifts as needs change, with the aim of practical progress rather than quick fixes.
Christine earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston in 2002 and maintains licensure as an LCSW in Texas. She conducts therapy in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Christine often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns so they can explore what matters most. This approach helps people speak about difficult feelings and make practical choices without pressure.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT provides concrete techniques for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christine will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Talk with Christine during the matching process to pick a setup that works with daily life and supports the goals discussed.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and people coping with life changes and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Christine uses a client-centered style combined with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help clarify goals and try manageable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing therapy and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.