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Online therapist

Christine Selario

Calm, practical help for family stress

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
27 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Christine

Christine Selario is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience in New York. She focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, family concerns, and major life changes. Christine explains things plainly and helps people figure out practical next steps when life feels overwhelming.

She pays attention to communication problems and panic symptoms. She also has experience supporting people connected to adoption and foster care. Sessions aim to uncover what feels stuck and build tools to manage day-to-day challenges.

Background and approach

Christine aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space for conversation. She listens for patterns and helps clients try new ways of handling conflict or overwhelming feelings. The work is paced to each person's needs and comfort.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She often focuses on small, doable changes that can ease tension at home and in relationships. Christine encourages practicing new habits between meetings so progress carries into daily life.

Clients typically talk through current struggles, learn stress and coping strategies, and address communication issues that affect family life. She blends practical skills with attention to the person behind the problem. For parents and caregivers looking for clear, grounded support around family matters, Christine offers steady guidance and real-world tools.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Christine uses evidence-based techniques that translate well to remote sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying triggers and teaching coping skills to reduce anxiety and panic. That work is practical - noticing what happens in the body, practicing breathing and grounding, and testing new responses in everyday situations.

A second approach emphasizes improving communication and family problem solving. Sessions include rehearsing clearer ways to say what you need, setting boundaries, and planning steps to change interactions at home. This can make stressful conversations feel more manageable over time.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. Christine will listen to a person's goals, try methods that fit their life, and adjust the plan as needed. Together the therapist and client decide which techniques suit current needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to use skills in real time between meetings. Many people find that remote options reduce travel time and let them practice tools in their home environment, which supports steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christine commonly address?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and family-related problems. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care issues, communication problems, and panic disorder.
What is her overall therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and compassionate, with clear guidance and attention to what feels manageable. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and trying small changes that help day-to-day functioning.
How long has she practiced?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working with people facing a range of life stresses and family concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW 098686, and practices in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
27 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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