Therapist profile
Christina McGinn, LPC
Wisconsin
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Wisconsin / 5558-125
- NPI1023669108
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- Motivational Interviewing
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness therapy
About Christina
Christina McGinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 15 years of counseling experience. She brings a background that includes crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community programs. Christina lists areas she helps with such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, depression, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and more.
She holds a Bachelor of Sociology from the University of Wisconsin Parkside and a Master of Science in Education-Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin. Christina also holds a Functional Family Therapy (FFT) certification noted in her original biography. Her clinical experience spans individual work and group settings, and the biography indicates interest in couples and family work as professional offerings.
In sessions she uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to draw out clients' own reasons for change. She also works with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness practices to help manage strong feelings and build coping skills. Christina emphasizes clear, actionable steps rather than abstract concepts.
Her stated style is comforting, supportive, and encouraging while helping people develop assertiveness and practical strategies. She often focuses on skills for handling intense emotions, improving communication, and addressing co-occurring concerns such as substance use and mood symptoms. The description suggests she integrates therapy methods to fit the goals a person brings to sessions.
People who want direct, skills-oriented work to reduce anger, manage stress, or rebuild relationships may find this approach useful. To begin, the profile directs readers toward the site's booking flow and a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
The work commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people shift unhelpful patterns to reduce distress and reactivity. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which is often useful for managing anger and co-occurring problems.Mindfulness practices are also used to increase moment-to-moment awareness and reduce automatic reactions. These practices typically involve simple breathing and attention exercises that help a person notice impulses without acting on them immediately. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist will review your goals, try strategies, and adapt based on what helps you make steady changes.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography did not list formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also allows therapists to guide skills practice between meetings and to use screen-based tools and worksheets during sessions. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your schedule and needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses Motivational Interviewing to elicit change talk and incorporates DBT and mindfulness techniques to teach emotional regulation and coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of counseling experience across crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients according to the provided profile information.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.