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Christine Paulsen, LCSW

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Christine

Christine Paulsen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with four years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to LGBTQ identity and gender dysphoria. Her practice also addresses areas such as addictions, family and family-of-origin problems, body image, and sexual diversity including BDSM and kink communities.

Christine emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, adapting conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique circumstances. She aims to support clients through life transitions, help manage emotional regulation and anger, and work through complex co-morbid concerns like DMDD or disruptive mood patterns.

Her style centers on collaboration and empowerment, encouraging clients to take steps toward clearer goals and improved daily functioning. Whether someone is coping with career stress, parenting pressures, feelings of isolation, or issues around commitment and communication, Christine frames care around practical strategies and empathic listening.

She meets individuals where they are and helps them build sustainable tools for growth and resilience.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care



Christine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One approach emphasizes structured strategies for managing anxiety and stress through skills practice and problem-solving; this style helps clients reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach centers on relational and intimacy work, exploring communication patterns, boundaries, and attachment-related concerns to strengthen connections and address commitment or jealousy issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve. Clients participate in shaping the plan so work feels relevant and doable.

Online formats make this collaborative work more accessible, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These choices allow for scheduling flexibility, easier integration of therapeutic practices into busy lives, and multiple ways to engage between sessions depending on comfort and need.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christine commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and family-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful and compassionate, with an emphasis on tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s distinct needs and goals.
What is Christine's professional background?
She has four years of professional experience as a mental health clinician working with diverse emotional and relational concerns.
Which credentials and location are on file?
Christine holds the LCSW credential and practices in California. Licensure details include CA LCSW 101209 and NV LCSW 9992-C.
In what languages can clients work with her?
She conducts therapy in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

California, Nevada

Languages

English

What Christine can help with

Christine Paulsen works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.

Christine works with clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, and intimacy related issues.

Experience and training

Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California, with 4 years of clinical experience.