Christina Laydon, LICSW

Christina Laydon is an LICSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Massachusetts with 24 years of experience working with individuals and families. She has provided care across both in-patient and out-patient settings and has supported people of all ages who face a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood challenges, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, relationship difficulties, and parenting problems.

Her counseling style is respectful and interactive, with an emphasis on helping people feel heard and comfortable. Christina focuses on collaborating with each person to clarify meaningful treatment goals and to identify manageable steps toward those goals. She meets clients where they are, offering guidance and suggestions while paying close attention to how clients define progress and improvement.

Her clinical approach blends several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and psycho-education. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual’s specific needs and concerns. Christina values the courage it takes to seek help and approaches each therapeutic relationship with optimism and a commitment to working together toward lasting change.

Evidence-informed approaches for online therapy

Christina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect. CBT offers practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques focused on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is handled collaboratively. Christina works with each person to determine which strategies align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Christina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from their own location while maintaining consistent, goal-focused work.