- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Christa
Christa McCoy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 21 years of clinical experience. She trained at the University of Minnesota (BA in Psychology) and earned a Master of Social Work from the joint program at the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University. Christa has spent much of her career as a school social worker providing one-on-one and group support, crisis intervention, and family education and advocacy.
She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and anger. Christa also supports those dealing with self-esteem, motivation, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related struggles. Her work includes additional focus on issues such as body image, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and prejudice and discrimination.
Christa uses a strengths-based, healing-centered approach that recognizes culture, spirituality, and collective action. She and the client identify needs and make practical, achievable goals. Sessions look at what is going well and what to build on while addressing barriers and safety when needed.
Her methods draw on attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential questions, and mindfulness practices. In sessions she helps people notice patterns, try small experiments, and practice new responses to stress and anger.
Christa emphasizes social justice and basic human rights as part of therapeutic work. She offers clear, direct support and practical steps people can use day to day to reduce reactivity and repair relationships.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and reacting. Online work can help people notice automatic responses in relationships and practice new ways of relating during conversations about trust and closeness.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. In an online session this means the therapist reflects back what is said, helps organize thoughts, and supports people as they name goals and next steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps spot unhelpful thoughts and try behavioral experiments to change patterns. Over video or phone a therapist can guide simple exercises, track thought patterns, and plan small, doable changes between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress unfolds and goals shift.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in this profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can use video for in-depth work or phone for brief check-ins depending on what works best for the person.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to anger?
Christa works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a strengths-based, healing-centered approach that is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on goals, noticing patterns, and testing new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christa brings 21 years of professional experience, including work as a clinical school social worker providing individual and group therapeutic support.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Minnesota LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.