Christina  Shore

Christina Shore

She/Her/Hers

Certification in Perinatal Mental Health, PMH-C Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Certified Yoga Instructor Practice: Best Therapies Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Illinois Accepting Online
Lake View Not Accepting In-person
Updated September 5, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Attachment issues
  • Gender identity & transgender health
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
  • Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health
  • Race & cultural identity
  • Trauma

Professional statement

Christina Shore provides trauma informed, social justice oriented somatic therapy and dance movement therapy for adults. She has an extensive movement background which includes a yoga teacher certification.

Christina works as a psychotherapist as Best Therapies Inc. which serves LGBTQIA+ folx as well as people who identify as polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous, and/or are a part of the kink community.

Christina enjoys working with queer, non-binary, trans individuals and couples. She also sees clients who identify as white and who want to work on their racial identify development for antiracism. Christina is also skilled at working with trauma in its various forms.

Christina see clients only via Telehealth at this time.


Message to clients

As a trauma informed practitioner I know that it is important for each individual to find their own unique path towards healing and integration. It takes a lot of work to explore the relationship between inner sensations, emotions, thoughts, and actions. Even bringing awareness to this can change many aspects of a person's life so building resources and self-compassion is an important foundation to work from. I let the client lead, as you are the expert on yourself, while I provide support, guidance, and reflection so that the therapeutic container can be sturdy enough to lean on and to build trust within.


Specialties

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

Gender identity & transgender health - Exploring gender identity, including trans, non-binary, and gender variant identities; support throughout the process of transition

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Northwestern University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (60min)
  • Sliding scale: $150 - $250

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Illinois)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
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Lake View practice
3139 N. Lincoln Ave. , Suite 209, Chicago, Illinois 60657
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
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Work and Education

Years of Experience: 5 years

Best Therapies, Therapist, 2020 - Present
Thresholds, Case Manager, 2019 - 2020
Postpartum Wellness Center, Therapist , 2018 - 2019

Naropa University, Masters in Clinical Counseling, 2019


Licensure

Illinois: 178.016934


Languages

English