Christine Bayer, , Licensed Clinical Social Worker  in Illinois

Christine Bayer (she/her)

Accepting Clients

Hi, I’m Christine. I provide telehealth therapy for women who feel burnt out or stuck in survival mode.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Many of the women I work with are exhausted from constantly holding everything together for everyone else, have spent years being the strong one, the responsible one, the dependable one, struggle to rest without guilt or to set boundaries without second-guessing themselves, feel like their nervous system is always on edge or running on empty and they are tired of living this way.

My Background and Approach

My approach to therapy blends clinical insight with real-life understanding. I specialize in supporting women who feel stuck in survival mode—those who’ve been holding it all together for a long time, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. I have years of experience working with Caregivers, providing guidance/support in navigating complex emotional and life experiences. I utilize a blend of evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems, motivational interviewing, and somatic practices.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing isn’t about pushing harder or “fixing” yourself—it’s about learning how to listen to your body, your needs, and the parts of you that have been carrying too much for too long. I’m especially passionate about supporting women who have spent years being the strong one—the helper, the over-functioner, the one who holds everything together—until their body finally says “enough.” My work is rooted in nervous system awareness, self-compassion, and helping you come back home to yourself in a way that feels sustainable—not overwhelming. I value authenticity over perfection, depth over quick fixes, and creating a space where you don’t have to perform, explain, or prove anything. Outside of my work, I’m someone who values time in nature, slowing down, and living in a way that actually supports well-being—not just productivity. I believe we’re not meant to constantly push through life, and that real healing happens when we feel safe enough to finally stop doing that.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175 - 175/session

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