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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy issues
About Christine
Christine Boccio-Spector is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Christine works from the view that clients know their own stories and brings that perspective into sessions.
She helps people name the problems that cause the most distress and use their existing strengths to manage them. Sessions are practical and conversational. The therapist and client set clear goals and look for small, doable steps to reduce distress and improve functioning.
Christine frames the work as collaborative. She listens first, then suggests strategies that fit the person’s situation. That can mean learning ways to handle anxiety, pacing recovery after trauma, or addressing patterns that affect intimacy and relationships.
Her approach emphasizes real-world skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She checks in on what’s working and adjusts plans as needed. Expect direct discussion, concrete tools, and a focus on measurable change.
In New York practice, Christine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She encourages people to use their own strengths alongside those techniques. The initial steps are straightforward: explain concerns, set goals, and agree on a plan to move forward.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Christine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work in sessions. One common approach focuses on skills to manage anxiety and stress - learning specific breathing, grounding, and behavior strategies to reduce day-to-day symptoms. Another approach addresses trauma and related difficulties by pacing recovery, working on safety, and strengthening coping strategies so intrusive memories and reactions become easier to manage.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to see which technique fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions start with questions about what matters most, then try approaches that suit the situation and adjust based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life because they remove travel time and allow scheduling around work or family obligations. Online work can also make shorter check-ins practical and reduce the time commitment for each visit while keeping the focus on the same therapeutic skills used in face-to-face care.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a collaborative, practical approach that emphasizes listening, goal-setting, and small actionable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC, licensed in New York, and practices in New York state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.