Christina "Tina" Siemsen, LCSW

I am a mental health expert committed to helping my clients navigate through challenging situations or symptoms. The focus is to make a different relationship with their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral urges, and to grow in a way that is aligned with their values. I believe incorporating whole-health elements can be beneficial in healing. My approach is simple: it is personable and direct, it is conversational using the expertise my educational and clinical experiences have given me, it is creating a nest-like environment in which my clients can practice skills and concepts that they want to bring into their lives. I am passionate about empathically using evidence-based interventions (i.e. ACT, DBT, CBT, mindfulness modalities, and more) to treat a variety of mental health struggles including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and difficult life transitions with humor and support. I personally identify as female, a wife, step-mom, auntie, sister, daughter, and friend. I enjoy staying active through yoga, hiking, reading, writing, creating art, spending quality time with family and beloved friends, and delighting in Chicago’s food scene while exploring the city I live in. I am passionate about creating resources for those who struggle with varies mental health difficulties and am interested in continuing to participate in workshops, speaking engagements, webinars, and consulting. If you’re interested in scheduling a free 15-minute consultation call with me, please send an appointment request.