- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Christy
Christy Damrath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and guilt and shame. Christy listens, asks clear questions, and helps people set practical goals for change.
She trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work. Her background includes work in community-based programs and outpatient settings, where she supported people managing mood disorders and complex life challenges.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside mindfulness techniques. That look means identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and practicing simple coping skills between meetings. Sessions focus on concrete steps rather than abstract theory.
Christy aims to build a straightforward rapport from the first visit. She helps clients clarify what matters most and then breaks goals into manageable tasks. The approach is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on skills people can use in everyday life.
Clients should be prepared to talk through recent struggles and patterns that keep repeating. Work may include mood tracking, behavior experiments, brief skill practice, and focused problem solving. Christy provides direct feedback and encourages real-world practice to support steady progress.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Christy commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT involves identifying patterns of thinking that keep problems going and testing small changes in behavior to see if they help. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on practical steps and short-term goals, highlighting what a person already does that works and building on that for change.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works with clients to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means discussing what feels useful and adjusting techniques as sessions progress, rather than sticking to a fixed plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a work break or joining from a quieter location without travel time. It can also allow focused skills practice and homework review between meetings. Licensed professionals often adapt CBT and Solution-Focused exercises for video or phone sessions to keep sessions practical and skill-oriented.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and guilt and shame among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-oriented style that emphasizes questions, skills practice, and concrete steps like behavior experiments and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with adult clients in community-based and outpatient settings.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and sees clients based in Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.