Christine D'Avico, LMHC

Christine D'Avico is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 21 years of professional psychotherapy experience. She frequently uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a core intervention and has seen it help people shift difficult feelings and patterns of behavior.

She tends to work with higher-functioning adults, guiding them through life transitions and the stresses those changes often bring. Her practice focuses on managing anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem and confidence issues, and depression, and she adapts therapeutic tools to fit each person’s situation. In addition to EMDR, she draws on somatic therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to address emotional, physical, and thought-based aspects of distress.

As a licensed clinician practicing in Florida, she emphasizes a tailored approach that matches methods to individual needs and goals. Prospective clients can expect practical strategies alongside exploration of deeper patterns that contribute to ongoing challenges. She looks forward to meeting people seeking support for change and growth.

Approaches for online EMDR and somatic work

Christine D'Avico offers EMDR, somatic therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy in a way that translates to remote care. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a structured approach that helps process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of difficult emotions and reactions. It can be useful for people working through trauma-related symptoms or persistent upsetting memories. Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between the body and emotions, using attention to physical sensations and gentle tracking of bodily responses to help relieve tension and anchored stress patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and daily challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape a tailored plan that can evolve over time.

Online therapy with Christine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow adults to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work through transitions, and maintain consistent support regardless of location while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.