

Christine Lyman
MA, LAC
Associate Therapist
NJ# 37AC00501200
Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling to find your place in the world? Maybe you are navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, or the challenges of figuring out who you are. Whether you're a teenager trying to make it through high school, a college student adjusting to newfound independence, or an adult facing life's challenges, you deserve a space where you can truly be yourself.
I especially enjoy working with teens and young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and neurodivergent clients. With over eleven years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults, I understand how challenging school, relationships, identity, and life transitions can be. I also have experience helping clients navigate OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, school refusal, and complex family dynamics. I welcome individuals exploring diverse relationship structures, including consensual non-monogamy, and strive to provide an affirming, nonjudgmental environment.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person's unique needs. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Process Theory, Family Systems Theory, trauma-informed care, and strategies from the Nurtured Heart Approach. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment.
As a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist, I enjoy supporting individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I hold a master's degree in School Counseling from Montclair State University and a post-master's certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University. I am also OutCare certified in culturally competent care for the LGBTQ+ community.
I know that finding a therapist who truly understands you can make all the difference. My goal is to help you feel heard, accepted, and supported as we work together to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and navigate life's challenges. You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. We'll take things one step at a time, together.
Durante los últimos once años, he estado trabajando con niños y familias con necesidades conductuales y emocionales complejas, que van desde ansiedad, depresión, trauma, comportamiento de oposición y rechazo escolar, hasta discapacidades del desarrollo, incluido el trastorno del espectro autista. Trabajo desde un enfoque ecléctico, basándose en gran medida en la terapia cognitiva conductual, la teoría del proceso interpersonal y la teoría de los sistemas familiares. Implemento estrategias y principios tanto del Nurtured Heart Approach como del culturalmente sensitivo, Trauma Informed Care.
Mi experiencia previa incluye servir a poblaciones de habla inglesa y española, y yo también soy hispanohablante. Obtuve mi Bachillerato en Artes en Psicología en la Universidad de Delaware y tengo una maestría en Consejería Escolar de la Universidad Estatal de Montclair. Obtuve un certificado de post-maestría en Consejería Clínica de Salud Mental de Kean University.
