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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
About Christy
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 10 years of experience. Christy McWaters helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She also supports concerns related to relationships, family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD.
Christy frames sessions around clear conversation and practical steps. She adapts the topics and pace to what each person brings to the room. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and setting achievable goals. The aim is steady progress through regular work between meetings as needed.
Her background spans a decade of clinical practice in Georgia. That time includes work with people facing substance use and domestic violence, as well as those dealing with dissociation, attachment wounds, and first responder stress. She also addresses personality-related concerns such as avoidant, dependent, and antisocial traits when these affect daily functioning.
In a typical session Christy will listen to the immediate problem, reflect what she hears, and suggest concrete strategies to try. She emphasizes problem-solving, communication skills, and relapse-prevention techniques for addiction. When grief or trauma is present, sessions include pacing and stabilization before deeper work.
People who come for help are asked to complete short goal-setting tasks and practical exercises between appointments. The therapy approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, with progress checked regularly and plans adjusted as needed.
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Practical approaches used in remote work
Christy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and stabilization. One approach emphasizes building coping skills for stress and anxiety through breathing, grounding, and behavior changes that reduce daily pressure. This helps with panic, persistent worry, and managing intense emotions.For addictions and relapse prevention she focuses on concrete strategies such as identifying triggers, planning safer choices, and practicing alternative responses. These steps aim to reduce use and increase control over risky situations. When trauma or abuse is present sessions begin with pacing and stabilization techniques to manage overwhelming feelings before deeper processing.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review the problems, goals, and personal preferences and then recommend methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what works and what does not.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Discuss practical needs and scheduling during the first meeting so sessions match daily life and treatment goals.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related issues such as relationship and family strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions emphasize clear conversation, practical strategies, and goal-setting. The work is collaborative and focused on skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Georgia.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC, licensed in Georgia, and practices with a base in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use 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, use the urgent help numbers.