For children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Evidence-Based Therapy for Anxiety AND OCD
Christina Maxwell, MA, LCPC, LMHC
Working with Christina
I provide specialized, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. My work focuses on helping clients and families build practical skills, reduce fear-driven behaviors, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
With a free, 15-minute phone call, I can help you feel confident you’ve found an expert who understands your concerns and knows how to help.
areas of focus
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders
Parent Training and Support
I work with individuals and families who are ready to engage in treatment and take active steps toward improvement.
How I Work
Services Offered
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Parent Training
Workshops, Webinars, and Community talks on Anxiety and OCD
Location & Availability
Telehealth only at this time
Serving clients in Illinois and Massachusetts
Home-based or community-based services available as needed
In-office services may be offered in the future
What People Are Saying
“Working with Christina was truly transformative for our son. He struggled with severe needle phobia and generalized anxiety, and we worried he might not even be able to engage in therapy. Christina moved at his pace, building trust with patience and creativity. She empowered him by involving him in solutions and offering choices, which helped him feel in control. Thanks to her care, he can now handle situations that once caused major panic.”
— Client“Christina is amazing at what she does! Before I started therapy with Christina, my anxiety was controlling me, my family and my life. She helped me to develop agency over myself and my anxiety. I still have anxiety, but it doesn't rule me. She showed me how to take control back and literally saved my life along the way. I would strongly recommend her.”
— Client“I started working with Christina when I was 14 years old, as I was struggling with severe OCD. Christina was both warm and fierce in her approach, sympathizing with the difficulty and also eager to challenge me to push back against my struggles and fears. Through working with Christina, I am now able to identify and challenge OCD thoughts as they surface and have come to embrace a freer, fuller life.”
— Client“Because of Christina, I’ve learned what it takes to live a value based life. Doing the hard work and exposure and response prevention therapy was the only way to get control over my severe OCD. I know what life looks like when you choose fear and what life looks like when you embrace uncertainty. The latter is a life worth living, and thanks to Christina I know how to choose that everyday.”
— Client“My family has been working with Christina for several years! We started our work together when my then 11-year-old daughter was struggling with sleep issues. Christina's exposure therapy techniques gave my daughter the tools and confidence she needed to go to overnight camp the next summer! Years later, my son endured a traumatic bullying episode while away from home. Christina helped him process the event and taught him skills to deal with bullies in the future. We have referred numerous families to Christina and check in with her regularly for parent coaching sessions when we are unsure how to handle a situation. We are so grateful to have her as a resource!”
— Client