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Practical counseling for stress and life change

Christina Mayhaus, LPC, LMHC

16 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online only

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About Christina

Christina Mayhaus is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with sixteen years in the mental health field. She practiced in Ohio and brings a steady, practical style to sessions. Christina aims to make therapy understandable and useful for people feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day stress and big life changes.

She helps people manage anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Christina also supports those working through LGBT issues, self-esteem struggles, and guilt and shame.

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Background and approach

She pays attention to how family of origin problems and communication patterns affect current relationships. Christina adapts her approach to each person she sees. She prefers to match techniques to a person's needs rather than forcing a single method.

That means sessions focus on real problems and clear goals you both agree on. Her work often centers on practical tools for managing strong emotions and improving daily functioning. She also helps young adults navigate transitions and build self-love.

Christina tracks progress so people notice tangible changes between visits. Sessions are conversational and task-focused. People can expect a mix of listening, skill-building, and planning between sessions.

Christina aims to create a calm space where people can talk through hard things and practice new ways of coping.

Therapeutic techniques and online care

Christina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes developing coping skills and emotion regulation to manage anxiety and depression; this involves learning concrete tools to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily routines. Another common approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories and reduce their impact on current life, often with step-by-step pacing tailored to the person's readiness.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Christina works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tries techniques that suit their needs. She checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan so work in sessions connects to the client's day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet that can fit into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and text-based messaging works for brief updates or shorter check-ins between meetings. These formats make it easier to keep momentum and to attend sessions from different places without needing to travel.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues, plus related topics such as self-esteem, guilt and shame, and family of origin problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and adaptable; she matches techniques to each person's needs and focuses on clear goals and usable skills.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has sixteen years of experience in the mental health field and a background working with children, teens, young adults, and adults.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Ohio.

Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she use?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this counselor works with

Experience
16 years
Licensed
Ohio, Massachusetts, Texas
Languages
English