Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Christina “Christie” Samulevich, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149024512
- NPI
- 1114608270
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Christina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma informed methods
About Christina
Christina “Christie” Samulevich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction, and the strain of life changes. She also supports clients dealing with LGBT-related issues, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and career pressures.
Christie uses straightforward, practical strategies in sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and prioritize what matters to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools guide short-term planning and action when clients want concrete steps.
Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday problems. Christie helps people make sense of painful experiences and try small changes that can reduce distress. Conversations look at patterns in thinking, behavior, and relationships and translate insight into simple, doable steps.
Her approach is collaborative and task-oriented. She supports people through grief, end-of-life concerns, family problems, and issues like abandonment, body image, codependency, and communication problems. She also addresses post-traumatic stress, domestic violence history, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.
Christie practices in Illinois and works in English. People who want to begin typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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How Christie’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping a person identify what matters most to them. Online sessions using this approach tend to center the client’s priorities and pacing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking. That approach is helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christie will discuss goals and preferences in the first sessions and recommend methods that match the client’s needs. She collaborates on a plan and adjusts approaches as progress and circumstances change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit into a busy life, for example by shortening commutes, allowing sessions during a work break, or reducing time taken for in-person visits. It can also make it simpler to focus on homework between sessions and to try skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and tools so the work stays practical and focused on the client’s daily demands.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, compassion fatigue, and career or life-change stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that combines client-centered listening with skill-based approaches like CBT and DBT to address thinking patterns and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a clinician working with diverse concerns and client needs.
Is she licensed to practice in Illinois?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to talk about goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers