Christine Badour, LMSW
Warm, person-centered therapist for life challenges
- 8 years experience
- Michigan-based LMSW
- Warm person-centered care
About Christine Badour
Christine Badour is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with more than eight years of experience as a clinical therapist and intervention specialist. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety and panic disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, communication challenges, bipolar disorder, borderline personality features, career stress, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, and substance use and other addictions. Her background includes assisting clients through relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep disruption, anger, and intimacy-related struggles.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, engaging, and person-centered, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. She works collaboratively to design individualized plans that draw from multiple evidence-informed methods, tailoring interventions to each client’s needs and goals. Her training and practice draw on cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic and mindfulness perspectives, strength-based and solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, attachment theory, and didactic methods.
Christine emphasizes compassion and positive regard in the therapeutic relationship, offering supportive guidance that feels approachable yet professional. She focuses on helping clients access their strengths and move toward meaningful change, providing encouragement and practical skills along the way. She looks forward to supporting clients as they navigate life’s challenges.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, engaging, and person-centered, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. She works collaboratively to design individualized plans that draw from multiple evidence-informed methods, tailoring interventions to each client’s needs and goals. Her training and practice draw on cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic and mindfulness perspectives, strength-based and solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, attachment theory, and didactic methods.
Christine emphasizes compassion and positive regard in the therapeutic relationship, offering supportive guidance that feels approachable yet professional. She focuses on helping clients access their strengths and move toward meaningful change, providing encouragement and practical skills along the way. She looks forward to supporting clients as they navigate life’s challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Badour have?
Christine Badour has 8 years of experience.
Is Christine Badour a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMSW. License details are MI LMSW 6801111206.
In which languages does Christine Badour provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Badour located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Christine Badour as my therapist?
You can work with Christine Badour through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Badour work with international clients?
Christine Badour does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Badour cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches, Collaboration, and the Convenience of Online Therapy
Christine Badour draws from attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships and connection patterns influence current feelings and interactions; this approach can be especially helpful for people working on relationship issues, attachment concerns, or intimacy-related struggles. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own insight to help people build self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another common tool in her work, offering practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She blends techniques as needed and reviews progress together so the plan evolves with the client.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals and therapists from a range of locations while using the communication style that feels most comfortable.