- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and depression
- EMDR and CBT
About Christine
Christine Garwick-Foley is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Minnesota with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. Her practice also covers stress, self-esteem, anger, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.
She pays attention to how patterns from the family someone grew up in continue to affect adult life. That includes family of origin issues and attachment concerns that can show up as communication problems, control struggles, or trouble forming close bonds. Christine also works with people facing abandonment worries, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness, and challenges tied to autism and avoidant personality traits.
Her approach blends client-centered work with specific techniques. Christine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people name and respond to strong emotions. EMDR is also part of her toolbox for people who say past events keep interrupting their daily life.
In sessions she helps people identify the strengths they already have and adds concrete tools to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Her background includes training in guided imagery and behavioral nutrition, which she may draw on when useful. She primarily sees adults and offers services in English from Minnesota.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room and on clear listening. The therapist follows what the client is experiencing and helps them name their thoughts and feelings so changes can begin to happen. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and respond to intense emotions, which can be useful when family patterns or attachment issues cause repeated conflict or withdrawal.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will talk with the client about goals, current problems, and preferences. Together they decide whether a client-centered conversation, CBT strategies, EFT work, or EMDR techniques are the best fit for the issue at hand. That process can change as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to schedule sessions during a lunch break. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are currently offered before booking. Many people find that virtual sessions let them continue regular work on family patterns without major disruptions to daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family origins?
She works with family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and how early roles shape adult relationships.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with practical methods like CBT and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people manage thoughts and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Christine has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Minnesota.
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 fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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