Christina Chykirda, LPC
Compassionate Licensed Counselor for Complex Challenges
- Trauma and addiction
- Evidence-based therapies
- Collaborative goal setting
About Christina Chykirda
Christina Chykirda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She brings broad experience from inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings, working with diverse presentations including depression, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, personality disorders, substance use and behavioral addictions, eating and food-related issues, domestic violence, grief and life transitions, and interpersonal relationship challenges. Christina also addresses areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and recovery from divorce or separation.
Her approach is empathic, nonjudgmental, and interactive, emphasizing collaboration to identify concrete goals and practical steps toward them. Christina uses education and skill-building to increase clients' awareness of their patterns and options, and she often assigns between-session work to reinforce progress. Therapeutic methods include client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices to help clients confront difficult emotions without relying on unhealthy coping behaviors. Christina frames therapy as an active process that can be challenging but aimed at improving overall quality of life. She works to support clients through change while encouraging growth and resilience.
Her approach is empathic, nonjudgmental, and interactive, emphasizing collaboration to identify concrete goals and practical steps toward them. Christina uses education and skill-building to increase clients' awareness of their patterns and options, and she often assigns between-session work to reinforce progress. Therapeutic methods include client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices to help clients confront difficult emotions without relying on unhealthy coping behaviors. Christina frames therapy as an active process that can be challenging but aimed at improving overall quality of life. She works to support clients through change while encouraging growth and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christina Chykirda have?
Christina Chykirda has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Christina Chykirda a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are CT LPC 004112.
In which languages does Christina Chykirda provide therapy?
Christina provides therapy in English.
Where is Christina Chykirda located?
Christina is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Christina Chykirda as my therapist?
You can work with Christina through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christina Chykirda work with international clients?
Christina Chykirda does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christina Chykirda cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
How Christina's Approaches Work Online
The practice integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and hearing the client's experience so they can discover their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs validation, clarity, and a collaborative environment to explore feelings and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skills-focused, often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and many daily stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for navigating intense emotions, relationship challenges, and impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Christina works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible access to these approaches via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and practice skills between meetings while staying connected with a licensed professional and therapist who can guide the work.
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