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Christel McKoy

LCMHC, 9 years of experience
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5112 ratings
Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

I am passionate about assisting individuals with improving their quality of life and daily functioning during the most delicate and vulnerable times in their lives. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families by helping them to develop coping strategies, improve mental health/interpersonal skills, and techniques to decrease life stressors and mental health symptoms that negatively impact personal functioning and quality of life. I am a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist and focuses on the effective treatment for those that have endured sexual, physical, emotional, childhood and domestic abuse. I consider myself to be an Integrative Psychotherapist, which means I use a variety of orientations and therapies to be able to meet the client’s individual needs.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Having worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, and counseling for 8 years, I have worked with all types of clients, I have learned to tailor my approach to custom fit each client. My greatest strength as a therapist is to help you get to the root of what it is that you need and help you uncover the solutions for that need.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with individuals that are eager to improve but are looking for tools to make this goal a reality. We will explore what works best and how to maximize your strengths to help you overcome obstacles in your life.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Coping Skills
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Connecticut
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families with developing coping strategies, mental health/interpersonal skills, and techniques to alleviate life stressors and mental health symptoms that negatively impact their personal functioning and quality of life. I am also a Certified Trauma Focused therapist focuses on the effective treatment for those that have endured sexual, physical, emotional, childhood and domestic abuse. I also utilize evidenced based psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory and Family Systems Theory. I consider myself to an Integrative Psychotherapist, which means that use a variety of orientations and therapies according to the client’s individual needs.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 112 ratings

11 ratings with written reviews

December 2, 2025

Great therapist, she understands that everyone has struggles. I love how she encourages me to live for myself.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 3 with Christel

November 10, 2025

Great first session, truly think the outcome will be life changing. Very thankful!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Christel

October 21, 2025

First session was amazing and exactly what I was looking for in a therapist! So excited to work with Christel. Warm, genuine, solution oriented, direct and a perfect fit for my goals!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Christel