Christine Piddington, LCSW
Support for grief, stress, and life transitions
- Grief and loss support
- Remote therapy in California
- Advocacy informed perspective
About Christine Piddington
Christine Piddington, LCSW, is a California-licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult and meaningful life transitions. She brings a steady, compassionate presence to therapy and helps clients navigate concerns such as stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression.
Her work is especially shaped by a background as a hospice social worker, which informs a deep understanding of the many layers that can come with bereavement and major change. Over the past 7.5 years, she has provided therapy exclusively through remote sessions, offering consistent support to clients across California.
Christine also has a strong foundation in advocacy. She spent two years in the Peace Corps in Belize advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS and has broader experience championing the rights of underprivileged communities. Her professional experience includes navigating disability leave in the workplace and helping clients pursue Emotional Support Animals (ESA) in housing, along with work in prison and hospital settings that has broadened her perspective on diverse needs and circumstances.
She approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries important strengths. Christine is currently based in Alaska while pursuing licensure there, and she continues to maintain her active California license to support clients in the state.
Her work is especially shaped by a background as a hospice social worker, which informs a deep understanding of the many layers that can come with bereavement and major change. Over the past 7.5 years, she has provided therapy exclusively through remote sessions, offering consistent support to clients across California.
Christine also has a strong foundation in advocacy. She spent two years in the Peace Corps in Belize advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS and has broader experience championing the rights of underprivileged communities. Her professional experience includes navigating disability leave in the workplace and helping clients pursue Emotional Support Animals (ESA) in housing, along with work in prison and hospital settings that has broadened her perspective on diverse needs and circumstances.
She approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries important strengths. Christine is currently based in Alaska while pursuing licensure there, and she continues to maintain her active California license to support clients in the state.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Existential Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Piddington have?
Christine Piddington has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Christine Piddington a licensed therapist?
Yes. Christine Piddington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California (CA LCSW 69521).
In which languages does Christine Piddington provide therapy?
Christine Piddington provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Piddington located?
Christine Piddington is located in California.
How can I work with Christine Piddington as my therapist?
You can work with Christine Piddington through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Christine Piddington work with international clients?
No. Christine Piddington does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Piddington 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.
Online Therapy Grounded in Meaning and Practical Change
Christine Piddington, LCSW, draws from approaches that can be especially helpful when life feels heavy, uncertain, or overwhelming. Existential Therapy focuses on the questions that often surface during stress, grief, and major transitions - such as identity, purpose, values, and what matters most. It can support people who want to make sense of what they are carrying and move forward with greater clarity.Solution-Focused Therapy is more present and future oriented. It helps identify what is already working, clarify goals, and build small, realistic steps toward change. This approach can be useful for concerns like anxiety, relationship strain, and coping with life changes where practical momentum matters.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christine collaborates with clients to understand what they want from therapy, what has helped in the past, and what feels most comfortable now, then adapts the work to match those needs and preferences.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a way that fits real life. Sessions can take place through video calls or phone, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging. This flexibility can be helpful for busy schedules, changing routines, or times when getting to an in-person office feels like one more obstacle.
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