Christine Hilditch

I started specializing in CBT for children in 1998 — and the 28 years since have taken me through residential programs, day treatment, outpatient clinics, and public schools. That breadth of experience means I've worked with people across the full range of what life can throw at someone, and I've learned what actually helps.

In 2021, I completed a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Resiliency in the Helping Professions — deepening my focus on the skills that make change stick: emotional regulation, realistic optimism, and self-compassion. These aren't just techniques. They're the foundation of what I help clients build.

I work with children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, ADD/ADHD, family stress, and anger. I'm based in Central Massachusetts and offer telehealth across the state.

My approach is grounded in resiliency — not as a buzzword, but as a clinical framework. I believe lasting change comes from building genuine capacity, not just managing symptoms. That means we work on the skills that help you function better in real life: regulating emotions under pressure, developing realistic (rather than forced) optimism, and treating yourself with the same compassion you'd extend to someone else.

I draw on CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT for thought patterns and trauma responses, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to build awareness and regulation, and Narrative Therapy to help you examine and rewrite the stories you've been telling about yourself. CBT Family Therapy is available when family dynamics are part of what we're working on.

I also believe meaningful growth often requires stepping outside your comfort zone — and I'll gently push you there when you're ready.

We start with a brief intro call — a chance to connect, ask questions, and make sure this feels like the right fit before we commit to anything.

In the first full session, I'll ask what's brought you here, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping feels different. We'll start mapping out your strengths alongside your challenges — because that foundation shapes everything that comes after.

Most people leave the first session feeling more hopeful than when they came in. That's the goal.