- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness techniques
- Psychodynamic exploration
About Christine
Christine Manturuk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, anger, and other mood and life-change concerns. She also helps people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, and identity questions. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical ways to cope and move forward.
Christine uses a mix of approaches to fit what each person needs. She draws from client-centered work to keep conversations focused on the person's perspectives and goals. Mindfulness techniques are used to help notice thoughts and physical reactions as they happen. Psychodynamic ideas inform exploration of longer-standing patterns that affect current behavior and feelings.
Her background includes a master's degree in art therapy and counseling from Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions in 2015. She completed a three-year Gestalt training program in 2021 and has continued professional development since then. Her LPC credential is noted for practice in Pennsylvania.
In sessions Christine aims to make therapy practical and concrete. She helps people name what is happening, try small experiments, and track what changes. For anger she works on recognizing triggers, choosing responses, and repairing relationships when things have gone too far.
If a reader is ready to begin, the next step is to use the site matching process to schedule an initial session. That questionnaire and booking step are how people start working together.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. In practice this means conversations that follow what matters most to the client and set concrete steps to try between sessions. It is useful for anger that comes from unmet needs or relationship strain.Mindfulness therapy teaches noticing moments of tension, breath, and bodily reactions. Those skills help interrupt the automatic rush to anger and give room to choose a different response. This approach fits with work on stress, panic, and mood symptoms.
Psychodynamic therapy looks at repeating patterns and past experiences that shape present behavior. Exploring those patterns can clarify why someone reacts a certain way and open up alternatives for responding to provocation or frustration.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will help identify which methods match the client's goals and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and therapist set short-term goals and check progress over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video may be more practical on a work break or when bandwidth is limited, but confirm the exact formats offered when you schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems are addressed?
She works with anger that shows up as losing temper, simmering resentment, or stress-related irritability, plus how those patterns affect relationships and work.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and conversational. She combines client-centered listening with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.