Christina Chykirda, LPC

Christina Chykirda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, and codependency among other concerns. Christina guides people who keep putting others first, who struggle with boundaries, or who are dealing with another person's drinking or volatile moods.

She has worked in inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. That range means she has experience supporting people through crises and through longer-term recovery. Christina draws on that background when helping people make practical changes in daily life.

Her approach is collaborative and interactive. Sessions include setting clear goals, discussing practical skills, and sometimes using homework between meetings. She offers education about symptoms and behaviors so clients can better understand what they are facing and why certain steps matter.

Christina uses several therapeutic methods including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She combines these approaches to match what the client needs in the moment rather than sticking to a single method.

Expect direct conversations about patterns like people-pleasing, avoidance, or relying on unhealthy coping strategies. Christina challenges clients when needed and supports skill practice for managing emotions, improving communication, and reducing harmful behaviors. The focus is on clear, achievable steps toward more control over daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions