Christina Chykirda, LPC
Licensed counselor focusing on trauma and addiction
- CBT and DBT
- Client-centered approach
- Trauma and addictions focus
About Christina Chykirda
Christina Chykirda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 10 years of experience in the mental health field and more than 15 years in customer service. As an LPC she holds a state credential for professional counseling and has worked across a variety of care settings, including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs.
Her clinical background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety disorders including OCD and panic, posttraumatic stress, trauma, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, personality and impulse control challenges, substance and behavioral addictions, eating and food-related issues, domestic violence, sex offender treatment, and interpersonal and life transition challenges. She also focuses on relationship and attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and co-occurring conditions.
Christina approaches therapy in an empathic, non-judgmental, and interactive manner, collaborating with clients to set clear goals and using homework and education to build insight and skills. She draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques while emphasizing strengths and practical problem solving. Christina encourages clients to face difficult emotions and replace unhealthy coping with adaptive strategies, supporting them through the often challenging work of change and improved quality of life.
Her clinical background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety disorders including OCD and panic, posttraumatic stress, trauma, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, personality and impulse control challenges, substance and behavioral addictions, eating and food-related issues, domestic violence, sex offender treatment, and interpersonal and life transition challenges. She also focuses on relationship and attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and co-occurring conditions.
Christina approaches therapy in an empathic, non-judgmental, and interactive manner, collaborating with clients to set clear goals and using homework and education to build insight and skills. She draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques while emphasizing strengths and practical problem solving. Christina encourages clients to face difficult emotions and replace unhealthy coping with adaptive strategies, supporting them through the often challenging work of change and improved quality of life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christina Chykirda have?
Christina Chykirda has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Christina Chykirda a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details are CT LPC 004112.
In which languages does Christina Chykirda provide therapy?
Christina provides therapy in English.
Where is Christina Chykirda located?
Christina is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Christina Chykirda as my therapist?
You can work with Christina through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christina Chykirda work with international clients?
Christina does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christina Chykirda cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Christina uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic space where the client's goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes understanding each person's experience and helping them build self-awareness and personal agency, which can be helpful for relationship, identity, and self-esteem concerns.She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily coping challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are integrated to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, supporting clients who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so the work fits each person's life and priorities.
Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can deliver effective, structured treatment through these modalities while collaborating with clients to choose the formats and pacing that work best for them.
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