Christine Rykiel
Lakewood Ranch, Florida · Telehealth and In person and Phone sessions
My style: warm, structured, supportive
With over 30 years of clinical experience I provide compassionate, empowering, and affirming counseling services that are client-centered and goal oriented and that develops and enhances my client's strengths and builds their coping skills to manage the symptoms of a wide range of mental health conditions .
- Fees
- $100 per sessionSliding scale available
- Availability
- Accepting new clientsConfirmed October 29, 2026
- Session format
- Telehealth, In person, Phone sessions
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- 32 years in practice
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Insurance and payment
About Christine
With over 30 years of clinical experience I provide compassionate, empowering, and affirming counseling services that are client-centered and goal oriented and that develops and enhances my client's strengths and builds their coping skills to manage the symptoms of a wide range of mental health conditions . I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being.
My approach
I offer therapy sessions that support the goals for change that my client is seeking for themselves. Once we both understand what changes my client wants in their life, than we can explore the interventions that best support the therapeutic work we will do together.
More background
What would be important for someone to know about working with you? In our therapy sessions you will learn and practice concepts from interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, cognitive processing therapy strategies, acceptance and commitment principles, and dialectical behavior therapy strategies to help you build a tool box of skills and strategies the lead to your success with managing the effects of adversity and challenges in your life.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
In our therapy sessions you will learn and practice concepts from interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, cognitive processing therapy strategies, acceptance and commitment principles, and dialectical behavior therapy strategies to help you build a tool box of skills and strategies the lead to your success with managing the effects of adversity and challenges in your life.
Ready to talk to Christine? Message Christine or call (941) 893-3755.
Specialties
Types of therapy
Who Christine works with
- Ages
- Teens (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+)
- Communities
- LGBTQ+, Black / African American, Latino / Hispanic, Asian American, Veterans, Faith-Based, Neurodivergent, People with Disabilities
- Languages
- English
Education and training
Master of Social Work in Clinical with Families and Children, University of Maryland School of Social Work, 1994
Certifications
CEAP
BCD
Christine Rykiel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Specializes in anxiety, depression, stress and trauma and ptsd. Telehealth, In person, Phone sessions · $100 per session. License verified with the Florida Department of Health on October 29, 2026. Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry on October 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Christine specialize in?
Christine Rykiel specializes in anxiety, depression, stress and trauma and ptsd.
Is Christine licensed?
Yes. Christine Rykiel holds an active Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in Florida, verified with the Florida Department of Health on October 29, 2026, and their identity was matched to the federal NPI Registry on October 29, 2026.
Does Christine offer telehealth or in-person sessions?
Christine Rykiel offers telehealth, in person and phone sessions.
Does Christine take insurance?
Christine Rykiel accepts Self-Pay / Out of Network, Sliding Scale, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Humana, Anthem, Oscar, Oxford, Tricare, Medicare, Magellan, Beacon Health and Carelon. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Does Christine take Aetna?
Christine Rykiel lists Aetna among the insurance and payment options accepted. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Is Christine accepting new clients?
Christine Rykiel said on October 29, 2026: yes, accepting new clients. No separate consultation.
How much does a session with Christine cost?
Sessions with Christine Rykiel are $100 per session. A sliding scale is available based on need.
Where is Christine located?
Christine Rykiel is based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and also offers telehealth.
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