MA, LCPC
Christine Bellosa
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Owner, Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Therapist, DUI & Court Services Provider
- Children
- Adolescents
- Young adults
- Adults
- Older adults
- Couples
- Families
About Christine
A thoughtful, individualized approach
Christine Bellosa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She provides warm, practical, and individualized therapy for concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, behavioral and school concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
As Clinical Director and Supervisor, Christine provides clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the practice’s therapists and leadership team. She also works alongside Vader, Bellosa Counseling’s certified therapy dog, incorporating animal-assisted therapy interventions in therapy, school, and community settings when appropriate.
Areas of focus
What Christine can help with
- Anxiety & Stress
- Depression & Mood Disorders
- ADHD & Neurodivergence
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- First Responders & Family Support
- Marriage, Family & Relationship Concerns
- School, Behavioral Concerns & Emotional Dysregulation
- Trauma & PTSD
- Self-Esteem, Confidence & Social Skills
- Eating Disorders & Body Image
- Sports Performance & Performance Anxiety
- Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation
- Substance Use & Addiction
- DUI & Court-Mandated Services
- Executive Functioning Coaching
- Parenting Support
Therapeutic approach
How therapy may take shape
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Structured Teaching
- Animal-Assisted Therapy Interventions
Background
Education and experience
Christine earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and her Master’s Degree in Psychology from National-Louis University, with a focus on Human Development. She also completed a post-master’s graduate certificate in Counseling.
Christine has more than 20 years of clinical and management experience across medical, behavioral health, and community-based settings. Since 2010, she has provided training and consultation in Structured Teaching and autism support, working with educators, school teams, and families to implement individualized, evidence-based strategies that promote greater independence and success.