Christine Randall Walker, LCSW

Christine Randall Walker is a licensed California clinician with 30 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and challenges with self-esteem. She holds an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and completed advanced degrees including a Master of Divinity, a Master of Social Work, and a master’s in clinical psychology, giving her training across several therapeutic models and settings.

Over her career she has worked with a broad range of concerns such as bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, as well as more common difficulties like motivation, confidence, and relational conflict. She has also supported other clinicians seeking assistance with their own self-care, bringing practical insight into the needs of helping professionals.

Her clinical approach draws from evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment methods, mindfulness-based stress reduction, solution-focused work, and strength-based and humanistic perspectives. She also integrates dynamic and insight-oriented methods and, when appropriate, faith-informed counseling.

She pays careful attention to the influence of gender, race, class, and sexual orientation in each therapeutic relationship. Christine approaches change as a collaborative process and aims to support clients who are ready to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. She welcomes those seeking guidance and growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Christine Randall Walker commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety and depression, offering practical skills for day-to-day coping. DBT teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for relationship challenges and intense emotions. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance strategies to help people live a meaningful life even when difficult feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques from these models to fit each person’s situation, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access support from home, between work commitments, or while managing caregiving and other responsibilities. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistent care and apply new skills in everyday life.