Christine Callahan, MD, LCSW-C

Compassionate therapist for stress and life transitions

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
Online therapy options

About Christine Callahan

Christine Callahan is a licensed mental health professional with more than 30 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life changes. She combines a medical background and social work training, holding an MD - medical doctor - and an LCSW-C, a licensed clinical social worker credential, to offer a broad, informed perspective on emotional and practical challenges. She has experience supporting those coping with medical illness, financial distress, compassion fatigue, and the many forms of loss that accompany life transitions.

Licensed to practice in Maryland and New York, she approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s unique needs. Her work spans concerns such as relationship and family issues, career and midlife stresses, mood disorders including depression and bipolar conditions, ADHD, and intimacy-related difficulties. She also focuses on aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life matters.

Christine emphasizes a collaborative process that honors the courage it takes to pursue change. She supports and empowers people as they take practical steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, tailoring interventions to individual goals and circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Christine Callahan have?

Christine Callahan has 33 years of professional experience.

Is Christine Callahan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C. License details: MD LCSW-C 09139.

In which languages does Christine Callahan provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Christine Callahan located?

Christine Callahan is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Christine Callahan as my therapist?

You can work with Christine Callahan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christine Callahan work with international clients?

Christine Callahan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christine Callahan 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christine Callahan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, creating space for clients to explore feelings and build self-understanding; it can help with grief, compassion fatigue, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may also be used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills for mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Therapists and licensed professionals work closely with clients to tailor sessions and strategies.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, support continuity during times of transition, and allow people to engage in therapy from familiar settings while still receiving structured, professional care.

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