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Michigan

Christy Houston, LMSW, LCSW, CCM

Licensed Master Social Worker

Online Therapy
License #680109397715 years of experienceAges 40+

I believe that greatness exists in us all, the key is finding a way to get to it and use it to live the life you desire.

My journey has not been an easy one, but what I've learned along the way must be shared. I became a social worker because of a strong desire to help individuals learn to master managing their emotions and to help them live the life they deserve. I take my creative whimsical approach to life and apply it to my practice allowing clients to feel safe, secure, and not judged, no matter what they bring to the session.

I attended Wayne State University located in the heart of the city of Detroit and obtained my Master of Social Work with an emphasis on behavioral psychology. From an early age, I was always curious about why we do what we do, and why we make the choices we make. I leaned towards humanistic and solution-focused modalities, which allow clients to utilize their ingrained strengths to effectively problem solve the issues that disrupt their quality of life.

Life is a journey, don't focus so much on the destination and forget to enjoy the ride!

I work with

Family (Adults)Individuals

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Career Counseling
  • Intimacy Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Work or Career Stress
  • School or College Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Treatment approaches

  • Interpersonal
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Career Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Person-Centered

Communities I work with

  • Body Positivity

Education

Master of Social Work

Wayne State UniversityGraduated 2011

Case Manager Certification (CCM)