Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a seasoned, clinical social worker with ten years of experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I treated veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Prior to my work at the VA, I worked in nursing homes and community mental health centers where I provided psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals of all different ages and backgrounds.
First and foremost, I consider myself to be a trauma therapist, and I subscribe to the notion that most diagnoses are rooted in adverse experiences from the past. I’ve been described as “blunt” and “caring” by my clients due to my no-nonsense – yet compassionate – approach to therapy. I consider the greatest compliment that I’ve ever received to be “You are the person that tells me the truth that I don’t want to hear.” If you appreciate being called out when you’re not being completely honest with yourself, then I just might be the right therapist for you.
I look forward to working with you!
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Christine Barnes is a clinical social worker with 17 years of professional experience who practices in Texas. She spent ten years with the Department of Veterans Affairs, treating veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Before her VA role, she worked in nursing homes and community mental health centers where she provided psychotherapy and crisis intervention to people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
She identifies primarily as a trauma therapist and works from the perspective that many diagnoses originate in adverse experiences from the past. Her style combines a straightforward, no-nonsense approach with compassion – clients have described her as "blunt" and "caring" for that reason. One compliment she values highly is "You are the person that tells me the truth that I don’t want to hear." If a person appreciates being called out when they are not fully honest with themselves, she may be a good match.
Christine holds a Master of Arts and is licensed as a clinical social worker in Massachusetts and Oregon. She looks forward to working with you.
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