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Christena Wilson

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Christena, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical, blending evidence-based therapies with mindfulness and nervous system regulation to help you feel more grounded and confident in your daily life. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build healthy coping skills, and move toward the life you want. Whether you’re navigating a difficult season or looking for personal growth, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy should feel like a partnership where you feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented, using evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and nervous system regulation techniques. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop practical coping skills, and create sustainable changes that help you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your life.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another in a comfortable, judgment free space. We’ll explore what brings you to therapy, discuss your personal history, identify your strengths, and begin creating goals that reflect what you want to achieve. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how we’ll work together and often with practical strategies or small steps you can begin using right away.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, End of life care, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Somatic, Strength-Based, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English