About Christine
Christine Oglesby is a licensed clinician in Virginia with 22 years of experience. She holds both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential and a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, and she helps people who are struggling to move forward. Her manner is warm and direct, focused on practical steps rather than labels.
She commonly works with stress and anxiety. She also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, confidence issues, and depression.
Background and approach
Sessions center on talking through what’s most pressing and finding realistic ways to cope day to day. Christine aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely about thoughts and feelings. She explains options clearly and helps set simple goals that fit a person’s life.
Progress often comes from small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then recommends strategies that match a client’s priorities and comfort level.
Clients can expect guidance on managing symptoms and building skills they can use between sessions. People seeking practical support for anxiety, stress, low self-worth, or depression may find her style helpful. She emphasizes respect and encouragement while working toward clearer goals and better daily routines.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Christine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping strategies and behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These techniques help people break down worries into manageable steps and try new ways of responding to stress.Another approach emphasizes building self-esteem and confidence through small, goal-directed tasks and positive skill practice. This work looks at negative self-talk and replaces it with more balanced statements while encouraging actions that reinforce a healthier self-view.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to concerns, discuss possible methods, and together decide which techniques fit a person’s needs and preferences. Plans can be adjusted over time as progress and goals evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face to face when that helps. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t preferred. Live chat and messaging offer brief check-ins, ongoing skill practice, or flexible ways to share thoughts between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep consistent momentum.
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- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- Virginia
- Languages
- English