Christina McGinn, LPC
Supportive counseling for meaningful, lasting change
- Motivational Interviewing focused
- DBT skills support
- Individuals couples families
About Christina McGinn
Christina McGinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 15 years of counseling experience. She focuses on helping clients feel more empowered, build assertiveness, and strengthen their ability to face difficult situations with greater confidence and steadiness.
Her background includes work in crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community-based settings, which has shaped a flexible, practical approach to meeting people where they are. She is also certified in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), a structured, evidence-informed model designed to support healthier family functioning and communication.
Christina works with individuals, groups, couples, and families. Her counseling style draws strongly from Motivational Interviewing, using collaborative questions and reflective listening to help clients explore what matters most to them and build momentum toward change. She offers a comforting, supportive, and encouraging presence, and she also brings experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with particular interest in forgiveness, healthy relationships, and co-occurring concerns. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin Parkside and a Master of Science in Education - Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin.
Her background includes work in crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community-based settings, which has shaped a flexible, practical approach to meeting people where they are. She is also certified in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), a structured, evidence-informed model designed to support healthier family functioning and communication.
Christina works with individuals, groups, couples, and families. Her counseling style draws strongly from Motivational Interviewing, using collaborative questions and reflective listening to help clients explore what matters most to them and build momentum toward change. She offers a comforting, supportive, and encouraging presence, and she also brings experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with particular interest in forgiveness, healthy relationships, and co-occurring concerns. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin Parkside and a Master of Science in Education - Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christina McGinn have?
Christina McGinn has 15 years of experience providing counseling services.
Is Christina McGinn a licensed therapist?
Yes. Christina McGinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License: WI LPC 5558-125.
In which languages does Christina McGinn provide therapy?
Christina McGinn provides therapy in English.
Where is Christina McGinn located?
Christina McGinn is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Christina McGinn as my therapist?
You can work with Christina McGinn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Christina McGinn work with international clients?
No. Christina McGinn does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christina McGinn cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Skills and Support, Built for Online Therapy
Christina McGinn integrates evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and responding, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping challenges.She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a skills-based approach that supports emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationship patterns. DBT tools can be helpful when life feels intense, when communication breaks down, or when clients want a more grounded way to handle urges and reactions. Motivational Interviewing is another key component of her style, using supportive, collaborative conversation to strengthen motivation and translate values into workable next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christina works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that feel realistic and relevant, adjusting over time as needs change.
Online therapy adds flexibility without losing structure. Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules, continue care during transitions, and stay engaged between sessions.