About me

I have over 20 years of experience in providing therapy and have seen numerous adolescents with a diverse range of problems such as, a divorce, depression, eating disorders, low self-esteem, anxiety, grief, trauma for the teen and/or someone close to them, death, bullying, parent – child conflict, attachment issues, being adopted, addiction, anger and loss. The teen may feel they are overwhelmed with problems but with some sorting through, the issue really comes down to one of the aforementioned. Working with a teen automatically means working with the family, whether it is the parents or the siblings, as the family is usually involved in some way. Children communicate through their behavior, often not knowing what is causing their problem. Sometimes, adolescents ask for their parents not to be involved in their personal therapy and I try to do as they wish. However, I let the teen know that there will be at least one meeting with the parents included to try to come to some understanding and agreement of whether this is warranted. As a therapist, it is my job to let the parents know if there is any potential danger in the teens’ life. This will be done in a joint session with the parents, teen and myself. Other than this, I must honor the teen’s wishes if they do not want their parents to know of personal issues. Working with families often means work for the parents or at least the provision of recommendations. Lastly, there is usually some collateral work with extended family, friends, school, other counselors, a doctor, or law enforcement.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

ME LCSW LC 6436


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christine Philion-Dufour. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Christine has helped me work on self image, grief, and understanding my emotions. She encourages me to practice mindfulness and helps me develop the skills for such. Christine has provided a lot of helpful resources as well.

Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I have been using the BetterHealth app to meet and work with Christine Philion-Dufour for the past 3 years. Christine has been a great therapist and help guideded me through many difficult moments in my life's journey. I am glad I met Christine through the BetterHealth app and the help that she provides.

Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Christine has been very helpful and caring. Is able to be flexible with scheduling and works with my needs

Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd

Christine is an excellent therapist and has helped me immensely since 2021. She listens and validates my feelings however, she also offers advice and perspective when necessary. Christine makes me feel heard when I speak to her. She is very accommodating with time and always follows up about meeting again. She encourages me to employ mindfulness when I can, but is supportive regardless. Christine is truly a great therapist and I cannot recommend her enough!

Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 4 months on issues concerning anger management, and bipolar disorder

Christine is excellent and empathetic, and attentive.

Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Christine for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Christine is absolutely wonderful. She helped me fill my toolbox with tools to help my anxiety and depression. She has also taught me a lot about mindfulness, which has been extremely helpful for me in decreasing my depression and anxiety. She is so helpful, respectful, empathic and kind. She always makes me feel heard and knows how to help me feel better.

Written on Apr 22, 2021 after therapy with Christine for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Christine was really good at listening to my issues with patience and asked thoughtful questions. She gave me great advice, and flexible with scheduling as well. I strongly recommend Christine if you’re considering counseling, especially if you’re a first timer like me!

Written on Mar 09, 2021 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks

Absolutely wonderful!!!!

Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Christine for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Christine has helped me on the greatest transformation of my life. She's been attentive, flexible, and validating to my experiences and provided a safe space for me to dive into trauma, create new coping mechanisms, and express my deepest fears and desires. After 9 months of working together, I find greater ease, more joy, and far less anxiety in daily life. I'm so grateful for Christine's insight and kindness.

Written on Oct 06, 2020 after therapy with Christine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Christine has been very helpful in identify key areas to work on and making goals as well strategies to reaching them.

Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Christine was very knowledgable about the issues I presented with. I found her to be kind, supportive and encouraging as she guided me through our sessions.
She was very responsive and offered me many written resources that helped me along the way. I would highly recommend her to people who have a strong desire to look at and change their behavior.

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