Christine Piddington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Christine
Hello! I’m a California-licensed therapist with 11 years of professional experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges.
My passion and deep expertise lie in coping with grief and loss, profoundly shaped by my background as a hospice social worker. I understand the unique complexities that come with navigating profound loss.
For the past 7.5 years, I’ve worked exclusively via remote sessions, providing comprehensive support to clients across California. I’m here to help you with a wide range of concerns, including:
Stress & Anxiety
Family Conflicts
Trauma & Abuse
Grief & Loss (specialty area)
Depression
Beyond these, I bring a strong background in client advocacy, stemming from my two years in the Peace Corps in Belize advocating for those with HIV/AIDS, and my broader work championing the rights of underprivileged communities. This includes experience with disability leave in the workplace and securing Emotional Support Animals (ESA) in housing. My diverse journey also includes experience in prison and hospital settings, enriching my understanding of varied client needs.
I believe you are the expert of your own story and possess immense strengths. Taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and I am here to support you in that process. While I’m currently based in Alaska and pursuing licensure here, I maintain my active California license and am committed to helping you on your healing journey.
What Christine helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Christine works
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “This came to me in a timely manner when I really needed. I am feeling thankful overall!”
- “Christine is excellent help and support”
- “Professional”
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- “Christine is AMAZING!! I feel genuinely cared for. She is like a cheerleader in my corner, encouraging me!”
- “Few people are genuinely helpful and she is one of them.”
- “Best therapist I have ever had.”
- “She is a God send”
- “Very easy to talk to and seek advice.”
- “This is my first time ever seeing a therapist! I’m<br /> So glad that better help matched me with her. I feel heard & seen. I’m so thankful for this experience.<br /> She is very easy to talk to & respects my feelings and values.”
- “Christine is kind, professional, and thoughtful. She is a truly gifted counselor, and I’m very grateful to her.”
- “Very caring and listens well. Also makes me feel like I’m being heard and offers great practical advice to help me cope with my stresses.”
- “Very understanding and great therapist. Really listens and dives deep into the root of the problem.”
- “Thank you so much for listening to my concerns”
- “Couldn't have been matched with a better therapist! Very satisfied!”
- “Good”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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