Therapist profile
Christine Manturuk, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with ChristineAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Mindfulness and meaning
About Christine
Christine Manturuk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related concerns. Christine concentrates on helping adults who feel disconnected, are processing trauma, or are navigating major transitions.
She uses a blend of approaches that emphasize the person in front of her. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, noticing patterns from the past, and trying practical strategies that can be used between meetings. Christine also integrates creative approaches she learned during graduate training in art therapy when clients are interested in using nonverbal ways to express themselves.
Her approach draws on client-centered ideas, existential questions about meaning, mindfulness skills for handling strong feelings, and psychodynamic perspectives on how past experiences shape current reactions. Motivational interviewing sometimes appears when people want help clarifying values and making concrete changes. These methods are practical and conversational rather than technical or automatic.
Christine completed a Master of Art Therapy and Counseling at Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions in 2015. She also finished a three-year Gestalt training program in 2021 and continues learning through ongoing professional education. Her clinical background is aimed at helping adults find clearer ways to manage stress, relationships, and purpose.
If you are an adult dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness, mood symptoms, or workplace and family pressures, Christine offers focused sessions that explore both feelings and everyday steps you can try.
How sessions work
Approach and how online sessions work
Christine commonly draws on client-centered therapy, existential therapy, and mindfulness practices in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people name what matters to them; it helps with relationship stress and self-esteem. Existential therapy looks at questions about meaning, choice, and responsibility, which can help during life transitions or when someone feels disconnected. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple skills to notice thoughts and feelings without being swept away, which is useful for anxiety and strong emotions.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. That may mean trying a few things and adjusting based on what helps most in everyday life.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Clients often use online appointments to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when balancing caregiving and work demands.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, trauma and related life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, mood disorders, and workplace issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, mixing client-centered talk with mindfulness and psychodynamic reflection. Creative methods may be used if they suit the client's preferences.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, mood issues, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify supported formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the provided information.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, use 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 in danger, use the crisis numbers.