Christina Garry, LPC

Christina Garry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, and caregiving strain. She centers each meeting on the person's goals and priorities. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away to feel a bit more in control. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Christina follows the client's lead and adjusts the work to match their pace and needs. Christina has helped people manage mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, and trauma-related concerns. She also supports those facing workplace stress, compassion fatigue, sleep problems, and life transitions. Her practice includes attention to issues common in aging and caregiving roles. In a typical session she helps clients clarify a goal, identify small steps, and practice skills between meetings. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical strategies that fit daily life. Conversations are aimed at building insight and workable change. People who choose Christina often want a steady, experienced counselor who will listen carefully and offer clear, usable techniques. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist creates space for people to say what matters most and helps shape sessions around their goals. This approach is useful when someone needs support, validation, and a calm place to sort through choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It uses short exercises and homework to build different habits over time. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then recommend or combine methods that fit each person's needs. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan adjusts as progress is made. Confirm which online session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people choose shorter or camera-off sessions when that helps them engage. Licensed professionals tailor session length and content to match real-life schedules and goals.