Christa Perz, LCSW-R

Christa Perz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an LCSW-R credential and 18 years of clinical experience practicing in New York. She works with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of concerns, including addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her background supports work with both day-to-day struggles and more complex presentations that touch on caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career or financial concerns.

Christa draws primarily from client-centered principles that prioritize each person’s goals and strengths, and she integrates evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies when they suit a client’s needs. She also brings experience in addictions-focused and solution-oriented work, adapting interventions to match where clients are in their recovery and change process. Her approach is collaborative and practical, helping clients develop coping tools, improve communication, and rebuild a sense of agency after trauma or major life changes.

Known for being caring, honest, and flexible, Christa partners with clients to identify realistic goals and steps forward. As an LCSW-R she combines clinical training with a supportive style, meeting people where they are and helping them find their own path toward greater resilience and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches Christa Uses for Online Care

Christa commonly blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to tailor online counseling to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, validation, and helping clients set their own goals - it is useful for exploring relationships, identity, and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple awareness and grounding practices that support emotional regulation and can complement work on trauma, grief, and chronic stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Christa collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and stage of change, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions with Christa are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care while accessing licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.