Christina Ashby, LCSW

Christina Ashby, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than a decade of professional experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She has spent much of her adult life in the ministry of helping others and brings that longstanding commitment to each therapeutic relationship. Christina strives to meet people where they are, identify and build on existing strengths, and empower clients to take charge of shaping their lives. She intentionally incorporates clients' spiritual beliefs into treatment when desired, offering a more holistic approach to care.

Christina maintains a practical focus while recognizing that personal growth can be messy and nonlinear. She offers partnership and steady guidance throughout the process, helping clients navigate stress, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and other concerns. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained in evidence-informed therapy and psychosocial supports - she blends clinical skills with real-world sensitivity to clients' values and contexts.

Prospective clients should note that Christina practices from Texas and asks that clients be located in the state for sessions. She also requests that no one else be in the room during appointments. To help the work move forward, she asks for brief intake information about family situation, any past mental health diagnoses and medications, current social supports, trauma history, relevant medical conditions, developmental history, substance use or addictions, and the strengths and limitations related to the presenting concern. Availability can be viewed via the schedule tab on this page, and Christina looks forward to supporting those ready to begin the work of healing and growth.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Care

Christina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Gottman Method in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills - tools that can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping under pressure. The Gottman Method focuses on relationship patterns and communication, offering concrete exercises and insights to improve connection and resolve recurring conflicts in couples.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christina collaborates with each person or couple to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. Working with licensed professionals in these formats makes consistent care more accessible for people balancing work, family, and other obligations, while preserving the relational elements of therapy that support meaningful change.