Christine Nazario, LCPC

Christine Nazario is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 22 years of professional experience. She specializes in supporting people navigating stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. Nazario offers additional focus for those who are hearing impaired and for individuals facing hospice and end-of-life concerns.

Working from a strengths-based, client-centered stance, she views each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to build on existing resources and resilience. Christine emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building, tailoring approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and skills-based strategies to fit a person’s goals and circumstances. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and aims to provide steady, respectful support as clients explore change, increase confidence, and work toward a more fulfilling life. Services are offered in English and American Sign Language to expand access for diverse communication needs.

Approaches That Translate to Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and partnership; the therapist follows the client's lead, creating space to explore personal values, build self-esteem, and make meaningful decisions. This approach is often useful when someone needs a supportive environment to process grief or regain motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood and on developing practical strategies to shift those patterns. CBT is helpful for addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression through structured, skills-based work.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It can be particularly useful for people who experience strong emotional responses after trauma or during periods of high stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support while fitting sessions into varied schedules and communication styles, making it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations.