- Integrative approach
- Goal focused
- Evidence based
About Christine
Christine Savas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, grief, sleeping problems, career shifts, and family or LGBT-related challenges. Christine keeps language plain and practical so parents and busy adults can follow along easily.
She earned a Master of Education in Counseling from DePaul University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Relations from the University of Iowa. Over eight years she has worked in non-profits with at-risk young adults in Chicago and in private practice with a range of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and ADHD. Christine focuses less on labels and more on how problems affect daily life at work and home.
Sessions are adapted to each person. Christine uses a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas. She also draws on an integrative view that considers nutrition, activity, and environmental factors in mental health. This means conversations may include practical skills, behavioral experiments, and attention to lifestyle factors.
People can expect clear goal-setting and a collaborative tone. Christine aims to identify small, doable changes that improve mood, sleep, relationships, and daily functioning. She encourages clients to bring real-life problems to sessions so they can work on solutions together.
Her work balances short-term skill building with attention to deeper patterns when useful. Christine welcomes clients who want a straightforward, caring approach to getting unstuck and moving forward.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Christine often blends cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness practices train present-moment awareness and simple breathing or attention exercises to ease stress and improve sleep. Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns in relationships and behavior to help people understand why they react a certain way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods feel most useful based on goals and preferences. Clients can try different techniques and adapt the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into therapy for immediate problem-solving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Christine supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, compassion fatigue, sleeping problems, career changes, family and LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life transitions.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She adapts each session to the person and uses practical techniques, short-term skills, and deeper exploration when helpful. Expect clear goals and collaborative problem-solving.
What background informs her work?
She has eight years of clinical experience, including nonprofit work with at-risk young adults in Chicago and private practice with a range of diagnoses.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.