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MD, LCSW-C

Christine Callahan, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience33 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Christine

Christine Callahan, MD, LCSW-C brings a blend of medical insight and social work perspective to therapy, drawing on 33 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She emphasizes collaborative care that centers each person's values and real-life goals, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and the many practical challenges that accompany illness, caregiving, and major life transitions. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion while remaining pragmatic about coping strategies and daily functioning.

Clients seeking support for mood concerns such as depression or bipolar symptoms, for issues related to intimacy, family dynamics, career stress, or ADHD will find a practitioner familiar with a wide range of emotional and situational concerns.

Christine also works with those facing chronic illness, cancer, hospice and end-of-life matters, caregiver strain, and the isolation that can accompany major life changes. She encourages clients to view therapy as an active partnership aimed at increasing resilience and moving toward more meaningful, manageable ways of living.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine will work collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That exploration often begins in early sessions and can evolve as needs change, ensuring treatment remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations within Maryland, and continue support during periods of illness, caregiving, or major life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, depression, bipolar issues, ADHD, intimacy-related and family problems.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative and Psychodynamic therapies, and client-centered methods to match interventions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience, combining medical and social work perspectives to support people through medical, emotional, and life transition challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials with licence number MD LCSW-C 09139 and practices in Maryland.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Her services are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English