Christina Zivec draws on 15 years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and concerns tied to intimacy and LGBT issues.
01About Christina
Christina Zivec draws on 15 years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and concerns tied to intimacy and LGBT issues. She identifies strengths in each person and works alongside them to build practical steps toward calmer days and clearer thinking. Christina treats concentration and memory struggles with straightforward strategies.
She helps people break large problems into manageable tasks. Conversations focus on what’s working now and small changes that can ease day-to-day pressure.
Background and approach
Communication problems and social anxiety are common topics in her work. She guides people in practicing new ways to speak up, set boundaries, and reconnect with others. Isolation and loneliness are addressed with concrete plans to increase meaningful contact and reduce avoidant patterns.
Her approach is collaborative. Clients' goals steer the sessions and Christina offers tools that fit real life. She encourages testing ideas between sessions and adjusting what doesn’t help.
Christina holds the LCPC credential, which indicates licensure in Illinois. Sessions are offered in English and are suited to adults who want clear, practical support for mood, focus, and relationship concerns.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180009737 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1841694700 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Evidence-based techniques for online care
Christina often uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. One commonly used approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing and graded exposure steps to reduce avoidance and increase confidence. These methods aim to make everyday situations feel more manageable and help with social anxiety and phobias.Another common focus is strategies for attention and memory difficulties associated with ADHD and concentration problems. This includes organization systems, time-management routines, and small behavior changes that support better focus and follow-through. These tactics are practical and intended to fit into daily life rather than be theoretical.
Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, comfort level, and pace. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted based on what helps most.
Online formats make it simple to access care from different places. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These options provide flexibility so therapy can fit around work, school, or family commitments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Christina address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, intimacy-related concerns, and LGBT issues, along with communication problems, social anxiety, isolation, and related struggles.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Christina helps people identify strengths, try small experiments between sessions, and adopt everyday skills that reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christina has 15 years of professional experience helping people with mood, focus, and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Christina?
She does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
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