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Entry 283850California / United States

Christine Randall Walker

Christine Randall Walker, LCSW

California 30 years in practice

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LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focused

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem work

About Christine

Christine Randall Walker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also attends to related issues such as body image, shame and guilt, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

Walker uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and common approaches described in her background. She names methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing alongside approaches like mindfulness-based stress reduction and solution-focused work. She also draws on insight-oriented and strength-based perspectives when helpful.

Her training includes degrees in social work, clinical psychology, and a Master of Divinity, which inform a broad clinical view. She has worked with people who live with mood and anxiety concerns and with individuals who have complex diagnoses. She has also provided consultation to other clinicians about self-care.

In sessions she aims to be practical and direct. Conversations often include skill practice, goal-setting, and steps to manage symptoms between meetings. She considers cultural influences such as gender, race, class, and sexual orientation when discussing a person’s experience.

For someone weighing next steps, she suggests an initial short questionnaire and then scheduling a first appointment to see how the approach fits. Costs vary by location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Christine describes her work using evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then practicing concrete alternatives. Mindfulness-based stress reduction uses simple mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve stress management, which can help with anxiety, panic, and depression.

She also blends motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused steps to set clear short-term goals. Finding the right combination is collaborative: she and the client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or phone in ways that match their energy and attention. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format details when arranging the first session so sessions align with a client’s daily life.

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Areas of expertise

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include body image, shame and guilt, isolation, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a mix of evidence-based techniques and insight-oriented approaches. Work often includes skills practice, goal setting, and steps to try between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 30 years of professional experience in the field.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Christine Randall Walker

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