Christa Perz, LCSW-R

Christa Perz is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people managing addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles. She brings 18 years of experience to therapy and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Christa aims to be direct and caring while helping clients find clearer ways forward.

Christa uses an approach rooted in listening to the person first. She favors client-centered work that follows the person’s priorities. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas to shape goals and experiments in daily life.

In session she emphasizes clear, concrete steps. That might mean trying new communication habits, testing a small behavior change, or learning a short mindfulness exercise to reduce stress. She helps people notice patterns, name what gets in the way, and plan simpler ways to cope with pain, grief, or life transitions.

Christa has worked with a wide range of concerns related to family stress, parenting, career pressures, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues. She also supports people facing jealousy, impulsivity, money worries, and questions about life purpose. Her style is flexible and collaborative; clients set the pace and priorities.

Clients come to Christa when they want straightforward guidance and tools they can use right away. She asks questions, offers gentle challenges, and helps people practice new ways of handling hard moments. The focus is on making gradual changes that fit each person’s life.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Christa often blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, helping them set their own goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and actions feed each other and uses small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and bring more calm into daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the treatment process. Christa works collaboratively to identify what fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She will check in about what helps, adjust techniques, and try different exercises until a good match is found.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit a meeting into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to keep therapy consistent during life changes.