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Mary "Christine" Lawson

Therapist

Mary "Christine" Lawson

LPC-MHSP

Tennessee · 7+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor helping people move forward

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  • Practical skill-building
  • Trauma-informed care
  • English and French

About Mary

Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and life changes. She speaks English and French and practices in Tennessee. Her approach is practical and steady, focused on small steps that add up over time.

With seven years of experience, Christine works with people coping with depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, addictions, and grief. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, caregiver burden, chronic illness, and attachment or abandonment concerns. Sessions aim to identify what matters most and reduce what gets in the way of daily functioning.

Christine uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns that keep problems going, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and Trauma-Focused approaches to address past harms. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help people set realistic goals and build momentum.

In session she emphasizes collaboration and clear, doable skills. Clients can expect a straightforward plan, homework that fits their life, and coaching through setbacks. The tone is practical, respectful, and warm rather than formal or technical.

To begin, Christine asks people to complete a short questionnaire and then schedules sessions based on availability. Payment uses a subscription model that may be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm session options before booking.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English, French

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How Christine Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Christine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to practice alternatives that change outcomes. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many daily stressors.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can assist when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships become fraught.

Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas are woven into sessions to set clear, achievable goals and to build motivation for change. Trauma-Focused methods are used when past harm needs careful attention and processing.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Christine will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into busy schedules, shorter check-ins when time is tight, and options that avoid travel. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so prospective clients should confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to keep momentum during life transitions.

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christine commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy and relationship problems, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals, skill practice, and step-by-step plans rather than long, abstract discussions.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of experience practicing as a counselor across Tennessee and in international settings, bringing a broad perspective to clinical work.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

She holds the credential LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, and she practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and French.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact cost can vary with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with Christine?

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