Christy Clavio, LCSW

Christy Clavio approaches clinical work from a holistic, mind-body perspective, supporting people as they pursue healing, greater self-awareness, and more compassionate self-identity. She emphasizes personal empowerment and works to help individuals align thoughts, feelings, and actions in ways that improve relationships and daily functioning.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW), Christy integrates clinical skills with complementary modalities. She is also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) and a trained mediator. In addition, she is certified as a Natural Therapeutic Specialist (NTS) and holds a license in therapeutic massage and bodywork (LMBT).

Christy offers individual, couples, and group therapy for adults, adolescents, children, and families addressing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, career transitions, and more. Her practice draws on strength-based methods and evidence-informed techniques including cognitive behavioral strategies, trauma-informed care, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, expressive arts and music therapy, play therapy, relaxation and meditation practices, yoga, and Qi gong.

She has a diverse clinical background that includes school-based work, trauma-focused treatment for youth and families, recovery education for adults with serious mental health and substance use challenges, and teaching continuing education courses for licensed professionals on topics such as healing trauma in the body and mindfulness through music.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Mind-Body Care

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice it involves learning practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, or difficulties with sleep and motivation, and applying those skills to everyday situations.

Trauma-informed care attends to how past traumatic experiences affect a person’s current safety, regulation, and relationships. Therapists using this approach work slowly and collaboratively to build coping tools, address triggers, and support recovery from trauma or abuse.

Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness through exercises such as guided breathing, gentle movement, and focused attention. These practices can help reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and increase self-compassion over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christy collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress evolves.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the format that best supports ongoing work on stress, addiction recovery, trauma, relationships, and other concerns.