Christine Piddington, LCSW

Christine Piddington is a California-licensed therapist and an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life moments. Her clinical focus is rooted in grief and loss, shaped by hands-on work as a hospice social worker that deepened her understanding of bereavement and end-of-life concerns.

For the past 7.5 years she has worked exclusively through remote sessions, offering therapeutic support to clients across California for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, self-esteem, career transitions, and other overlapping concerns.

Her earlier service includes two years in the Peace Corps in Belize advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS, and a broader history of client advocacy that includes assistance with workplace disability leave and arranging emotional support animals for housing. Clinical experience in prison and hospital settings has further broadened her perspective on diverse client needs.

Christine brings a strengths-based, collaborative approach that honors each person as the expert of their own story. She is currently based in Alaska and pursuing licensure there while maintaining an active California license and continuing to provide remote care for clients in California.

Existential and Solution-Focused Approaches Delivered Remotely

Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, values, and the choices that shape a person’s life. It helps people facing major life transitions, grief, questions of purpose, or feelings of isolation by focusing on personal responsibility, authentic living, and finding direction amid uncertainty.

Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented, emphasizing practical steps and personal strengths. It concentrates on what is already working and identifies small, achievable changes to reduce stress, manage anxiety, improve relationships, and move toward concrete goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, combining elements from these methods as appropriate to tailor a plan that feels manageable and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care without requiring travel. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and stay connected with a licensed professional from different locations across California. These options support consistent progress and allow therapists and clients to choose the format that best suits their communication style and daily life.