Christine Kobes

Christine Kobes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with eight years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Christine also sees concerns related to communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, women's issues, and workplace stress.

She uses a straightforward, talk-based style. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps that can reduce overwhelm. Clients can expect a respectful discussion about thoughts, feelings, and what they want to change. Christine aims to make time for realistic problem solving and moment-to-moment support.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when deciding what change feels right and when to take the next step. Solution-Focused Therapy supports short-term goal-setting and concrete action.

Christine completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Houston in 2002 and has worked in clinical settings across Texas. Her LCSW credential reflects her licensed clinical social work practice in the state. She invites straightforward conversations about practical life concerns and what comes next.

If someone is unsure how to begin, she recommends using the platform’s matching steps to select a session and schedule a first meeting. This helps clarify immediate priorities before ongoing sessions are arranged.

Approaches used in online sessions

Christine commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy involves open, person-focused conversations that emphasize the client's experience and what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone needs to talk through feelings and make sense of their priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and practice to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more useful behaviors. CBT can be practical for anxiety, depression, and mood-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. This collaborative process guides which methods are emphasized and how sessions are structured over time.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats are better when bandwidth or time is limited, while others suit longer, interactive conversations. Discussing practical needs at the first appointment helps match the session style to everyday life.