Christine Dicus

Christine Dicus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, team-based support. She uses straightforward conversation and goal-setting to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, and life changes. Christine writes schedules that include self-care and usually begins with weekly meetings to build momentum and a plan.

Christine practices from a strengths-based, client-centered stance combined with cognitive behavioral techniques. She listens first and uses clear tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build better routines. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she helps people find their own reasons to change and keep going.

Her background includes work in residential programs, jails and prisons, and office settings. That variety has shaped a flexible approach that adapts when standard solutions don’t fit. Christine has experience with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, attachment and adoption-related concerns, and first responder issues.

She tailors each plan to the person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Initial sessions focus on understanding priorities and creating short-term steps. Over time she adjusts pacing and techniques based on progress and feedback.

Christine holds a Missouri Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW. She has six years of documented experience as a clinician and works with adults on career, relationship, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, process and sex addictions, and other life stressors. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.

How her approaches inform online work

Christine uses client-centered therapy to build a relationship based on listening and the client’s goals, which helps guide each session’s focus and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides clear, concrete techniques for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful when addressing anxiety, anger, or addictive patterns. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck by exploring personal reasons for change and boosting commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on their goals, preferences, and progress. That means trying a method, checking how it’s working, and changing course when needed.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or make evening meetings more attainable. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between visits and help people apply skills in day-to-day situations.