Are you looking for a safe and interactive environment to feel heard and validated? Christina Huster is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) with credentials to supervise clinicians working toward their independent license in the state of Ohio. Her specialty is empowering clients through therapy providing a nurturing and safe environment to explore difficult feelings, promote growth, facilitate behavior changes, and improve relationships. Christina has always been interested in human behavior in the social environment. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University in 2008 where she worked as a Research Assistant in the Social Psychology Lab. Christina earned her Masters of Social Work concentrating on mental health in 2013. Christina has experience providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) groups, mental health assessments, and individual therapy in the Cincinnati area. Her passion is working with children and young adults in which she pulls from her experience working with youth in foster care and school-based day treatment. Christina is a dynamic and dependable professional with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field as a Licensed Clinician.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Christina fully respects the therapeutic relationship. Collaboratively, we will identify your internal strengths and explore how to incorporate them in overcoming life’s challenges. We will examine how various aspects of an individual’s life may impact your well-being including physical health, support systems, work or school environment in this process.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Christina works from a strength-based and trauma informed approach tailored to each individual. She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (thoughts/feelings/actions), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Emotional/Rational/Wise Mind), and Play Therapy modalities. Christina utilizes mindfulness and relaxation, creative based interventions, psychoeducation, and behavior modification interventions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Christina describes herself as a creative individual with a sense of humor and personable demeanor.

About Christina Huster