Christine Callahan, MD, LCSW-C

Christine Callahan brings more than 33 years of professional experience to her therapeutic practice, combining medical training and clinical social work to support people facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds an MD, a medical degree, and an LCSW-C, a clinical social work license, and is licensed in Maryland and New York. Christine focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, coping with medical illness, compassion fatigue, and many life transitions, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific circumstances.

Her work also addresses issues such as relationship and family concerns, career and identity questions, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and intimacy-related difficulties, as well as specialized areas like aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life concerns. She approaches each person with sensitivity and respect, aiming to empower individuals as they take the often-difficult first steps toward a more satisfying life.

Christine emphasizes collaborative care, adapting therapeutic methods to meet goals, needs, and preferences. She supports people through practical coping strategies and compassionate guidance, helping them build resilience and find clearer direction during times of change and loss.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christine Callahan draws on several evidence-informed approaches to support clients online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead, supporting self-discovery and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates methods as needed and adjusts the plan based on progress and feedback, ensuring therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow full conversations face-to-face, while live chat and text-based messaging provide more immediate or convenient ways to connect between sessions. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.