Christine Dicus, LCSW

Christine Dicus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri. As an LCSW she has advanced training in mental health assessment and treatment and brings six years of professional experience to her work. She takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach combined with evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions.

She has worked across a range of settings including residential programs, correctional facilities, and traditional office environments, and has supported children, families, young adults, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. That varied background informs a flexible, problem-solving style that adapts interventions to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Christine integrates client-centered practices with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and build practical coping skills. She typically begins with weekly meetings while developing a tailored plan, and she emphasizes self-care and workable routines as part of therapy. She is experienced with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, attachment and family separations, and first responder concerns.

Available options include messaging, live chat, and phone sessions, with evening and weekend availability. She checks messages once a day and aims to respond within 24 hours. Christine is open to coordinating schedules when standard times do not fit, helping clients find appointment patterns that support steady progress.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Christine Dicus uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s goals and perspectives, creating a collaborative environment where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing supports change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening a person's own reasons for making healthier decisions, which can be especially helpful for addiction and readiness for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made so care remains collaborative and personalized.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local resources. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, access support from different locations, and work around evening or weekend commitments while collaborating with licensed professionals to reach therapy goals.