Therapist profile
Christy McWaters, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC013363
- NPI1841904679
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Substance use
About Christy
Christy McWaters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with over 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, and mood concerns. Christy also helps people facing relationship and family tensions, grief, parenting strain, and life transitions.
Her approach is practical and direct. She focuses on clear goals and straightforward strategies people can use between sessions. Conversations center on what is happening now and what changes are realistic for daily life. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people experiment with different responses.
Christy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as substance use, anger that shows up at work or home, and mood instability. She pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that affect relationships and parenting. When trauma or abuse is part of the picture, she works at a pace the client can manage while addressing safety and coping skills.
Over a decade of work has given her experience with issues like ADHD, first responder stress, dissociation, and a range of personality and mood challenges. Sessions often include skills practice, behavioral experiments, and clear planning for managing crises or intense moments. She encourages practical steps clients can try between visits.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session. Christy conducts sessions in English and works within Georgia practice guidelines.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Christy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach involves teaching behavioral skills and experiments to change patterns that lead to anger or addictive behavior. This helps with workplace frustration, snapping at loved ones, and habitual responses that cause problems.Another approach emphasizes grounding and coping strategies for trauma and intense emotional moments. These are short, actionable techniques designed to reduce overwhelm and support longer work on underlying issues such as attachment or dissociation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That plan can change over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let people check in from a quieter place during the day. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt pacing and tools to work well over remote sessions, including brief check-ins and focused skill practice that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused with clear strategies to try between sessions. Conversations emphasize current patterns and simple changes that can reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has over 10 years of professional work experience in counseling and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
In what language are sessions offered and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.