Christina McGinn, LPC
Supportive counseling for change and healthier relationships
- Motivational Interviewing focus
- DBT informed skills
- 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 build confidence, practice assertiveness, and feel more capable of meeting life’s challenges with steadiness and self-respect.
Her background includes work in crisis services, corrections, private practice, and community-based settings, which has shaped a grounded, practical perspective on change and resilience. In addition to counseling, she is certified in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), a structured, evidence-informed model designed to strengthen family relationships and support healthier patterns at home.
Christina is interested in working with individuals, groups, couples, and families. Her counseling style often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore what matters most to them and to encourage “change talk” that supports meaningful next steps. She aims to offer a comforting, supportive, and encouraging presence while also helping clients move toward action. She also has experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and brings particular interest in forgiveness, healthy relationships, and co-occurring disorders. Christina earned a Bachelor’s degree 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 grounded, practical perspective on change and resilience. In addition to counseling, she is certified in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), a structured, evidence-informed model designed to strengthen family relationships and support healthier patterns at home.
Christina is interested in working with individuals, groups, couples, and families. Her counseling style often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore what matters most to them and to encourage “change talk” that supports meaningful next steps. She aims to offer a comforting, supportive, and encouraging presence while also helping clients move toward action. She also has experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and brings particular interest in forgiveness, healthy relationships, and co-occurring disorders. Christina earned a Bachelor’s degree 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 counseling experience.
Is Christina McGinn a licensed therapist?
Yes. Christina McGinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin. Her license is WI LPC 5558-125.
In which languages does Christina McGinn provide therapy?
She 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. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a way that fits your schedule and comfort level.
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 based 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 to help 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 approaches, flexible online support
Christina McGinn draws from several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online therapy. Motivational Interviewing helps clients explore ambivalence and strengthen personal reasons for change. It can be especially useful when someone feels stuck, is navigating addiction-related concerns, or wants support turning intentions into consistent next steps.She also has experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which emphasizes building skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationship effectiveness. Mindfulness-based strategies can complement this work by helping clients notice thoughts and feelings with more clarity, so they can respond with intention rather than reacting on autopilot.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christina collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then adjusts the pace and tools to fit the client’s needs.
Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to stay consistent with support, fit sessions into a busy week, and continue working on goals in a format that feels comfortable and accessible.