Christine Adams, MSW, LCSW
I view therapy as a unique, dynamic space between two people where an alliance is being formed. Clients often come my way frustrated by not being heard by health providers or mental health therapists who lack empathy, understanding, or who come off as judgmental. My job is to meet you in a place where you can feel deeply seen, heard, and understood.
I am currently scheduling in-person and virtual clients for November and December 2024. I can also schedule clients residing in South Carolina for virtual appointments.
Clinical Approach and Treatment Areas
My Approach
My work uses the therapeutic relationship as a tool in-and-of itself (Psychodynamic and Attachment based work) as an opportunity to repair relationship ruptures, disconnection, and unhelpful patterns of relating. My clients and I will often wander into the depths of learning more about inner experiences and non-judgmental self-study (Somatic and Mindfulness Based work). Finally, past experiences are cunning in their scope of impact on our current reactions, triggers, and present experiences which we can unpack, reprocess, and tend to (Trauma and EMDR work).
Treatment Areas
Family Trauma
Relationship or interpersonal trauma
Family estrangement
Sexuality or Gender identity
Ethical Non-monogamy or other non-traditional relationships
Grief and loss
Boundaries and Communication
Recent Traumatic events you want to reprocess with EMDR
Relational or childhood events you want to reprocess with EMDR
Modalities
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Theory
Attachment Theory
Constructed Emotion Theory
Mindfulness Theory
Interpersonal Neurobiology Theory
Trauma-Informed Theory
Psychodynamic Theory
About Me
I graduated UNC-Chapel Hill with a Master’s in Social Work in 2021 and have been practicing psychotherapy since 2019.
I have had a long career of helping others. I spent years working as a preschool teacher and a family nanny, an office manager at an ADHD clinic, an aid at a Dementia memory care facility, and a volunteer services coordinator at several violence prevention (IPV) non-profits. I also have been a dedicated volunteer at several violence prevention non-profits and Planned Parenthood.
I love Durham and I love being a therapist. I hope we can work together!
EMDR
EMDR can help address acute past and recent traumatic events, as well as developmental trauma, which is a more complex and layered set of events in childhood or young adulthood, which may be contributing to recurring emotional distress, negative beliefs about self, low self-esteem, or relationship issues. You can read more about EMDR here.
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FAQ’s
Appointment Fees
My rate is $165 for a 53-minute session. I do not accept insurance, and am out of network with all insurance providers. Please note, your insurance may be able to reimburse you for our sessions—call your insurance company to verify your out-of-network benefits. See here for more info.
Availability
I see folks both in-person in Durham and virtually across North Carolina. I am currently booking clients for November and December 2024. I can also schedule clients residing in South Carolina for virtual appointments. Here is a link to the South Carolina Board website where you can see my telehealth provider approval for SC.
Session Info
I work with individuals (not couples), and
I see folks 18+ years old and up. My therapeutic values are deeply informed by Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and the belief that all humans deserve respect, empathy, and compassion. You can be of any background, gender identity, political affiliation or worldview and are welcome in my office.
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“Christine is a skilled, intuitive therapist with expertise in navigating family estrangement, relationship/attachment patterns, and the somatic impacts of trauma. Her warm, genuine presence makes even the hardest conversations feel safe and empowering.”
-Erin Cressy, Psychotherapist and colleague
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“Christine is a wonderful therapist and has been something of a mentor to me as a new clinician. I’m in awe of her profound capacity to listen and understand her clients, a skill that is virtually unteachable. I would strongly recommend her to anyone.”
-Phil Stillman, Psychotherapist and colleague
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“Christine has incredible expertise in complex family dynamics as well as depression. On top of this, the respect, kind regard, and openness she shows clients is remarkable. If I could be her client I really would.”
-Katie Hargreaves, Psychotherapist and colleague
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“She is an empathetic and non-judgmental therapist. Clients appreciate her capacity to hold safe space for difficult emotions. I highly recommend her, particularly for folks who may feel “stuck” and wish to live a richer, more meaningful life.”
-Claire Sanguedolce, Psychotherapist and colleague
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“Her warm demeanor combined with her wide range of therapeutic skills and knowledge make her a wonderful therapist. Her patience and open mindset bring comfort to all those around her.”
-Gabrielle Johnson, Psychotherapist and colleague
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“Christine's presence is warm and inviting, and she holds space in a non-judgmental, present-moment-focused, relational and empathic way. Christine is not only skilled, but also naturally intuitive, open to difference, and aware. I highly recommend her!
- Amick Boone, Psychotherapist and colleague
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“She is a fantastic therapist who cares deeply about her work. I highly recommend her as an affirming and supportive clinician, especially for folks who are queer or in the LGBTQ+ community.”
-Melissa Rakowitz, Psychotherapist and colleague
