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Christine Hines

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Christine

I’m really glad you’re here. Come exactly as you are—your strengths, your scars, your hopes, and the parts you’re still figuring out. I work with adults across the full lifespan, from age 18 through older adulthood, including individuals in geriatric and nursing‑home settings. I’m also trained to provide calm, steady support during moments of heightened stress or crisis. Choosing therapy is an act of courage, and I honor the strength it took to take this step. As a licensed psychotherapist in both New York and Florida, I offer a grounded, compassionate space where you can explore your story, understand unhelpful patterns, and build coping skills that support the life you want. You are the expert on your own experience. My role is to walk alongside you as you navigate it, with curiosity, respect, and care.

You are the expert of your life—I’m here to walk beside you.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Black community
  • Indigenous Americans
  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York and Florida residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I’m deeply family-oriented and treasure quality time with the people who matter most to me. I love to travel—sometimes for adventure, sometimes just to recharge somewhere peaceful. Being outdoors helps me clear my head, and I have a genuine love for animals (they just make life better). I also appreciate cars—the design, the details, and the personality behind them. I truly have a soft spot for the aging population. I could sit for hours listening to life stories—the resilience, humor, and wisdom inspire me every time. I feel honored to learn from those who have lived so fully.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#12873 • New York • LMHC

Education

MA - Clinical Mental Health , Training Medaille College

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Christine Hines accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Christine Hines is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Christine is licensed to practice in New York and Florida, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Christine’s New York license number is 12873, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Christine Hines has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Christine’s education and training include MA - Clinical Mental Health , Training Medaille College. Over that time, Christine has worked closely with Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Christine Hines works with Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, and Panic, among other areas. These are the areas where Christine spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Christine is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Christine Hines draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Christine’s style is calming, direct, empowering, exploratory, and holistic. In Christine’s words: “You are the expert of your life—I’m here to walk beside you.”

Christine Hines (she/her) offers therapy in English. Christine identifies as White.

Christine Hines offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Christine is licensed in New York and Florida, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Christine Hines is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Christine will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Christine’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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