- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Mary
Mary "Christine" Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee with seven years of experience. She works with adults who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Sessions are practical and focused on skills people can use between meetings.
Christine blends cognitive and behavioral methods with skills training drawn from DBT. She uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and keep work action-oriented. Trauma-Focused Therapy is included when past events are affecting day-to-day functioning.
In therapy she helps people notice how thoughts and actions feed anger and frustration. She teaches breathing, distress tolerance, and communication techniques that reduce reactivity. Homework is common so new habits can become routine.
Christine also addresses related areas like sleep, eating, substance use, and relationship patterns that often aggravate anger. She helps people sort out attachment and abandonment concerns that can underlie resentment and control issues. Practical problem-solving and priority setting are part of most plans.
Sessions are collaborative. Christine works with each person to set achievable steps and measure progress. She offers care in English and French and draws on seven years of counseling experience to adapt methods to real life.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Christine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce angry reactions. DBT provides clear skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and better interpersonal communication which are useful when anger feels overwhelming.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and build commitment to change. That approach helps people find their own reasons to practice new habits rather than relying on directives from the therapist. Together these methods aim to create simple, measurable steps to try between sessions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the initial process. Christine will work collaboratively with each person to identify priorities, test techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to keep or change as work progresses.
The exact online session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help people fit sessions into busy weeks. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, video or audio choices depending on comfort, and the ability to practice skills in day-to-day settings without traveling.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She helps with losing temper, building resentment, workplace frustration, and living with someone else’s anger. Related issues like sleep, substance use, and communication are also addressed.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based methods such as CBT and DBT to reduce reactivity and improve communication. Sessions include practice and short exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Tennessee LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
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 begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.