Christine Sande, LCMHC, LCASA
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
Garner, NC
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
Christine is a therapist and owner of First-Aid Counseling, where she specialize in EMDR therapy, committed to nurturing the well-being of all her clients.
Together, we explore avenues to enhance relationships and unlock your fullest potential.
First-Aid Counseling warmly welcomes new clients and provides virtual counseling sessions for your convenience.
Our team, led by an EMDR-trained therapist, offers virtual sessions tailored to your needs. If you're feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions, we are here to support you. Struggling to process past or present trauma? We can help you heal and move forward. Therapy provides a safe and nurturing space for you to gain clarity, accountability, and encouragement as you work toward your goals. We believe that while everyone has a history, we all possess the potential to transform and rewrite our stories for a brighter future.
Our counseling team supports adults, teens, couples, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We address relationship issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, BPD, bipolar disorder, addiction, and more. Led by a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR-trained therapist, we offer personalized, compassionate care to guide your healing and growth.
Therapy is a partnership built on trust and respect. You hold the power to shape your progress. We provide a safe, empathetic space, offering tools and support to navigate life's challenges. Your growth is nurtured by embracing and applying what you learn along the way. Let us partner with you in your healing and support you in achieving meaningful change.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
Grand Canyon University
Liberty University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $175Accepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Zelle
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Alliance
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Military Families
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Black
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Asian
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
- Italian
Website and social media