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LPC-MHSP

Mary "Christine" Lawson, LPC-MHSP

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and French
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About Mary

Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) who focuses on supporting people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, and related life adjustments.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience in Tennessee and tailors care to each person's circumstances and goals. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical skills.

Christine integrates evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, improve emotion regulation, and work toward concrete changes in daily life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused methods, and Trauma-Focused interventions when these fit a client's needs.

Christine offers services in English and French and provides several remote session formats to accommodate different schedules. Her approach is grounded in respect, empathy, and a focus on achievable goals, with attention to issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and family-of-origin concerns.

Prospective clients are encouraged to begin by completing the intake process and scheduling based on availability.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Christine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical strategies for mood, anxiety, and behavioral changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is applied when emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills are a priority, offering structured techniques for managing intense feelings. Motivational Interviewing is also part of her toolkit to support clients who are working through change-related decisions and ambivalence.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Christine works with each client to clarify goals, review options, and adjust methods as therapy progresses so that interventions match evolving needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Tennessee and allow clients to continue work on skills and goals between meetings while fitting therapy into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Christine work with?
She addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and related life adjustments.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, blending practical skills training with supportive exploration to help clients develop coping strategies and reach concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christine has seven years of professional experience providing mental health services in Tennessee.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is credentialed as LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee with licence detail TN LPC-MHSP 7076.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered online?
Christine provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English, French