Christine Savas, LCPC

Christine Savas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois who holds a Master of Education in Counseling from DePaul University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Human Relations from the University of Iowa. She has worked in nonprofit settings supporting at-risk young adults in Chicago and in private practice, assisting people with concerns such as depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and ADHD, among several others.

Christine focuses less on labels and more on how symptoms affect a person’s social, occupational, and internal functioning. She tailors each session to the individual, adapting techniques and goals to meet a client’s particular needs. Her approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic ideas to form a personalized plan.

As a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, Christine brings an understanding of how nutrition, physical activity, and environmental factors relate to mental well-being, and she incorporates that perspective when helpful. Clients can expect collaborative, goal-oriented work that seeks balance across mind, body, and spirit. Christine welcomes the opportunity to work together toward practical, individualized progress.

Evidence-Informed Approaches in Online Care

Christine commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy techniques, offering practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. Mindfulness-based practices are integrated when helpful to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Christine works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods and pacing so the plan fits the individual’s life and circumstances.

Online sessions with Christine are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and those who find remote access more convenient. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access therapy from different locations when needed.