Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Christy Clavio, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C009536
- NPI
- 1437582889
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Christy 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
- Anxiety reduction
- Addiction support
- Mind-body methods
About Christy
Christy Clavio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with ten years of practice. She focuses on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, grief, and relationship and family concerns. Christy also works with people facing parenting challenges, career changes, and issues related to identity and intimacy. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Christy draws on mind-body methods alongside talk-based work. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas and trauma-informed care to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior. She integrates mindfulness practices, relaxation and breathing work to address sleep, stress, and emotional regulation.
Her background includes work in schools, juvenile justice referrals, social services, and recovery education. That practical experience shaped how she approaches crises and longer-term recovery from substance use and mood disorders. Christy also teaches continuing education for licensed professionals on topics such as trauma and sound-based practices.
In sessions she blends expressive methods like music and play with structured skills training when helpful. The focus is on learning skills that can be used day to day - for example managing strong emotions, reducing anxiety, or supporting sobriety efforts. She also draws on mediation skills when communication work is needed.
Christy holds a Master of Social Work and additional credentials in natural therapeutic specialties and bodywork. If someone is considering therapy, she asks practical questions about goals, routines, and what has been tried so far. To begin, clients follow the directory's matching process and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Christy commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood swings.She also uses trauma-informed methods to recognize how past events affect current reactions and functioning; this involves pacing work, grounding techniques, and skill development to reduce reactivity. Additionally, she incorporates mindfulness and relaxation exercises to improve stress management and sleep quality, using breath work and guided attention practices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, daily routines, and what has helped or not helped before. They then adjust methods over time based on what the client needs and prefers.
Session-format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and enabling work around school or job breaks. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while choosing the session length and tools that fit each person's daily life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and career-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses mind-body techniques alongside talk therapy, mixing cognitive-behavioral ideas, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and expressive methods like music and play.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working across schools, social services, juvenile justice referrals, and recovery education settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
Christy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the chosen location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers