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Christine Piddington

Christine Piddington, LCSW

Therapist in California

Practical support for grief and life transitions

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  • Grief and loss focus
  • Goal oriented
  • Collaborative approach

About Christine

Christine Piddington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers straightforward, compassionate therapy. She has 11 years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage grief, depression, stress, and anxiety.

Her work was shaped by years as a hospice social worker, which gave her deep experience supporting people through loss. She also spent two years in the Peace Corps in Belize advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS, and she has worked in prisons and hospitals. Those roles inform how she helps people navigate difficult life events.

Christine often uses practical, goal-oriented methods to help clients make changes they can notice in day-to-day life. She draws on solution-focused ideas to set clear, manageable goals. She also brings existential approaches that help people find meaning and direction when life feels confusing or overwhelming.

Clients commonly bring concerns such as family conflict, trauma, addiction, parenting strain, relationship problems, and career stress. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving burdens, and changes tied to aging. Christine names grief and loss as a central area of focus given her hospice background.

She practices with a straightforward, collaborative style. She helps people identify strengths, set small goals, and try new ways of coping. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to fit their needs.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Existential and Solution-Focused Approaches Online

Christine uses existential therapy to help people look at meaning, values, and life direction. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck, uncertain about choices, or wants to examine what matters most to them. Solution-Focused Therapy is practical and short-term in focus; it helps clients name small, concrete goals and build on what already works in their life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the kinds of problems they bring. That means trying a plan, checking how it feels, and shifting course when needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when problems arise. Different approaches can be delivered remotely, and Christine will help match the method and schedule to your daily routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Christine address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends solution-focused work, which sets short-term goals, with existential approaches that look at meaning and direction in life.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of experience, including hospice social work, Peace Corps advocacy work, and clinical roles in hospital and prison settings.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds a California LCSW and practices in California as noted in her profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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