Christa McCoy
Minnesota-licensed clinical social worker
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About
Christa (Christy) McCoy is a licensed clinical social worker (MN LICSW 16495) based in Minnesota with 21 years of professional experience as a clinical school social worker. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a Master of Social Work from the dual program between the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University.
In her role as a school social worker, Christa provides direct individual and group therapeutic support to youth, and offers crisis intervention and prevention along with family education, support, and advocacy. Her work has combined hands-on clinical practice with systems-level support for students and families.
As a licensed clinical social worker, Christa practices from a strengths-based, healing-centered engagement and empowerment approach that honors culture, spirituality, civic action, and collective healing. She partners with clients to identify needs, map out challenges and supports, and develop achievable goals and practical plans to reach them.
Her clinical work is grounded in core social work values that recognize the inherent dignity and worth of each person while promoting basic human rights and centering social justice and social change with and on behalf of clients. Christa has experience assisting people with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence.
Christa strives to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. She acknowledges the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and is available to support and empower clients through that process.
- Location:
- Minnesota, United States
- Years Experience:
- 21
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Anger, Bipolar, Body image, Compassion fatigue, Coping with life changes, Domestic violence, Family, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt and shame, Intimacy-related issues, LGBT, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MN LICSW 16495
- NPI Number: 1902591183
- License: LICSW (Minnesota) #16495 exp 2027-05-31
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How much experience does Christa McCoy have?
Christa McCoy has 21 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Christa McCoy a licensed therapist?
Yes, Christa McCoy is a licensed therapist with MN LICSW 16495.
In which languages does Christa McCoy provide therapy?
Christa McCoy provides therapy in English.
Where is Christa McCoy located?
Christa McCoy is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Christa McCoy as my therapist?
You can work with Christa McCoy through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Christa McCoy cost?
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