Christine Penguino, LCSW, CSW

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Therapist who blends storytelling and practical change

Details

Name	Christine Penguino
Credentials	LCSW, CSW
Based in	Georgia
Licensed in	Georgia
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	7

About Christine

Christine Penguino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience based in Georgia. She blends down-to-earth conversation with clear goals to help people move forward. Christine keeps sessions straightforward and practical while keeping a sense of humor.

She often works with people who want to understand themselves better and make concrete changes in day-to-day life. Her background includes a wide range of settings and client concerns. She has supported people with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

Christine has considerable experience with LGBT concerns, parenting stresses, neurodiversity such as autism spectrum and ADHD, and issues around gender identity and fertility. She also addresses less-talked-about topics like kink and BDSM culture, polyamory, abandonment and attachment, and the strain of caregiving. In sessions she uses Narrative Therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

She helps clients tell their stories, notice patterns, and try small experiments between visits. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and practical “homework” designed to fit real life. Outside of clinical work she leans into creativity and curiosity.

She enjoys science fiction, art projects made from thrift finds, board games, and watching her fish tank to relax. That down-to-earth spirit shows up in her therapeutic style: warm, direct, and willing to push gently at the edge of comfort. Christine aims to help people build self-esteem, cope with life changes, and find clearer direction.

Her approach is straightforward: identify goals, practice new skills, and track progress without judgment.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names LGBT, Parenting issues, Self esteem among the things Christine works with, alongside the areas below.

LGBT
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Career difficulties
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Caregiver issues and stress
Emptiness
Fertility issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Christine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Christine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Christine often blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people reframe life stories and take action. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves; it helps separate problems from identity and look for alternative plots that fit a person's values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches simple exercises to notice thoughts and commit to value-guided action, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try small steps and check what feels useful, adapting methods over time so the work stays relevant and realistic.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video is good when visual cues matter; phone works well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, short coaching-style exchanges, or times when a written record of thoughts helps. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into daily life while keeping the focus on practical change and personal meaning.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with a broad set of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, and LGBT-related topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and goal-directed. She uses storytelling and practical exercises to help people experiment with change.

What is her professional experience?

She has seven years of experience in social work across a range of settings and client needs.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

The profile lists LCSW and CSW credentials and indicates practice in Georgia.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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