Christine Barnes, LCSW
Trauma-focused licensed social worker
- Trauma-focused care
- Direct compassionate style
- 17 years experience
About Christine Barnes
Christine Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of professional experience. She spent ten years working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, treating veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, and earlier provided psychotherapy and crisis intervention in nursing homes and community mental health centers for people of varied ages and backgrounds.
She identifies primarily as a trauma therapist and approaches diagnoses with the view that many difficulties are rooted in adverse past experiences. Her style has been described by clients as blunt yet caring, combining direct, no-nonsense feedback with compassionate support. Christine values honest dialogue and often challenges clients who are not fully candid with themselves, believing that clear confrontation can help move the work forward.
As an LCSW, Christine holds a credential that denotes advanced training to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy services. She offers focused, trauma-informed care aimed at helping individuals address symptoms related to stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life challenges, and she works collaboratively with clients to set practical goals and next steps.
She identifies primarily as a trauma therapist and approaches diagnoses with the view that many difficulties are rooted in adverse past experiences. Her style has been described by clients as blunt yet caring, combining direct, no-nonsense feedback with compassionate support. Christine values honest dialogue and often challenges clients who are not fully candid with themselves, believing that clear confrontation can help move the work forward.
As an LCSW, Christine holds a credential that denotes advanced training to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy services. She offers focused, trauma-informed care aimed at helping individuals address symptoms related to stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life challenges, and she works collaboratively with clients to set practical goals and next steps.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Barnes have?
Christine Barnes has 17 years of experience.
Is Christine Barnes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are TX LCSW 65872 and ND LCSW 6278.
In which languages does Christine Barnes provide therapy?
Christine Barnes provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Barnes located?
Christine Barnes is located in Texas.
How can I work with Christine Barnes as my therapist?
You can work with Christine Barnes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Barnes work with international clients?
Christine Barnes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Barnes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 to help match with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches for online care
Christine Barnes uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process and make sense of traumatic memories and their ongoing effects, working to reduce the ways those memories interfere with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy builds present-moment awareness and stress management skills that can complement other approaches and support emotional regulation.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration guides treatment planning and adjustments over time.
Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to continue care when travel or mobility are factors. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to these formats so therapy remains focused and practical while accommodating different schedules and access needs.