Christine Dicus, LCSW
Christine Dicus, LCSW supporting recovery and resilience
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction recovery guidance
- Family and trauma care
About Christine Dicus
Christine Dicus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri who brings a strengths-based, team-oriented approach to therapy. She earned her degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis and draws on six years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. The title LCSW indicates specialized training and licensure in clinical social work, qualifying her to provide psychotherapy and counseling.
Christine works with individuals, families, and young adults and has experience across a range of settings, including residential programs, correctional facilities, and traditional office environments. That mix of experience informs a flexible, out-of-the-box style that adapts to each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and a strengths-based, client-centered framework to build practical plans and sustainable coping strategies.
Early in the therapeutic relationship she typically meets weekly while collaborating with clients to design a longer-term plan that includes self-care and realistic goals. Her background includes work with family separations, attachment concerns, first responder issues, process and sex-related addictions, and women’s issues. Christine also supports clients navigating career questions, low self-esteem, anger, and recovery from trauma.
In addition to in-session work, she provides messaging, live chat, and phone sessions and aims to be responsive to clients with evening and weekend availability and message replies within 24 hours. Her practice emphasizes partnership, practical tools, and individualized care tailored to each client’s needs.
Christine works with individuals, families, and young adults and has experience across a range of settings, including residential programs, correctional facilities, and traditional office environments. That mix of experience informs a flexible, out-of-the-box style that adapts to each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and a strengths-based, client-centered framework to build practical plans and sustainable coping strategies.
Early in the therapeutic relationship she typically meets weekly while collaborating with clients to design a longer-term plan that includes self-care and realistic goals. Her background includes work with family separations, attachment concerns, first responder issues, process and sex-related addictions, and women’s issues. Christine also supports clients navigating career questions, low self-esteem, anger, and recovery from trauma.
In addition to in-session work, she provides messaging, live chat, and phone sessions and aims to be responsive to clients with evening and weekend availability and message replies within 24 hours. Her practice emphasizes partnership, practical tools, and individualized care tailored to each client’s needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesFirst responder issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Dicus have?
Christine Dicus has six years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Christine Dicus a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are MO LCSW 2021002979.
In which languages does Christine Dicus provide therapy?
Christine Dicus provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Dicus located?
She is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Christine Dicus as my therapist?
Clients can work with Christine Dicus through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Dicus work with international clients?
Christine Dicus does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Dicus cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as 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, clients should click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Christine Dicus draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaborating with the client to identify goals and strengths - it is helpful for building trust, processing grief, and addressing relationship or self-esteem concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction-related patterns. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation for change, often used in work around substance use or other behavior change goals.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. She combines practical tools and therapeutic conversation to develop a plan that feels realistic and meaningful for the client.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, and other commitments, allow for ongoing support between sessions, and can increase access for people who find in-person meetings difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver many aspects of effective therapy while adapting techniques to the medium.