Meet Your Anxiety and Depression Psychotherapist in Scottsdale, Arizona
Meet Christina Liakopoulos
LCSW | BC TMH
Warm, thoughtful therapy for adults who are ready to feel steadier, more connected, and more like themselves.
When you look capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed inside
You may be the person others rely on - successful, responsible, and used to holding everything together. Yet anxiety, painful experiences, relationship concerns, self-doubt, grief, or a major life transition may be taking more out of you than anyone realizes.
Perhaps your mind will not slow down. You replay conversations, anticipate what might go wrong, or feel responsible for everyone around you. You may be exhausted by old patterns, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward even though you know something needs to change.
Christina offers a supportive, collaborative space where you can speak honestly, understand what is beneath the stress, and begin making changes that feel practical and lasting. Therapy with her is not about being judged or told what to do. It is a partnership designed to help you feel understood, regain trust in yourself, and create a life that feels more manageable and authentic.
HOW CHRISTINA CAN HELP
You do not have to keep carrying it alone
You may be the person everyone depends on - the professional who performs, the parent who manages, the leader who solves problems, or the friend who appears strong. Yet beneath that competence, you may feel anxious, emotionally drained, uncertain, or increasingly unlike yourself.
You may be looking for support if you are:
Living with persistent worry, overthinking, panic, or perfectionism
Trying to heal from trauma or experiences that still affect your confidence and relationships
Feeling burned out, emotionally depleted, or unable to relax
Navigating grief, loss, divorce, career change, identity questions, or another major life transition.
Struggling with boundaries, self-esteem, people-pleasing, or recurring relationship patterns
Ready for meaningful change but unsure where to begin
What you can work toward
Together, you and Christina can slow down the cycle of reacting and begin understanding the needs, fears, and experiences underneath it.
Your work may help you:
Feel calmer and more grounded when life becomes stressful
Recognize patterns without shame and respond with greater choice
Build healthier boundaries and communicate more clearly
Strengthen self-trust, confidence, and emotional resilience
Process painful experiences at a pace that feels safe
Move through change with more clarity and a stronger sense of direction
WHAT THERAPY FEELS LIKE
A thoughtful partnership with warmth and honesty
Christina believes therapy should feel more like a partnership than a prescription. She brings warmth, curiosity, humor, and humanity into the room while helping you look beneath symptoms and understand the deeper patterns shaping how you feel, think, and connect with others.
Her style is engaged and individualized. Some sessions may focus on insight and reflection; others may center on practical strategies you can use between appointments. You will have room to move at your own pace while still being supported in taking meaningful steps toward change.
“My mission is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where people can explore their inner world, release what is no longer serving them, and reconnect with who they truly are.”
Experience that supports the whole person
With more than 25 years of experience in mental health, Christina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Tele Mental Health Provider. Her background includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, private practice, community mental health, group homes, and teaching graduate-level courses at Adler University in Chicago.
That breadth of experience allows her to meet clients with both clinical depth and genuine empathy. She understands that healing is not one-size-fits-all, and she works to create care that respects your history, strengths, culture, goals, and individual pace.
Therapy wherever you are
Christina provides online individual therapy for adults in Arizona, Illinois, and Indiana. Telehealth offers the privacy and convenience of meeting from a familiar space while receiving attentive, personalized care.
MEET THE PERSON BEHIND THE THERAPIST
Grounded, energetic, and fully human
Outside the therapy room, Christina enjoys swimming, running, reading, weight lifting, and dancing to her favorite music. Those interests reflect qualities she also brings to her work: energy, perseverance, curiosity, and a belief that growth can be serious without feeling sterile or intimidating.
Education Credentials and Professional Background
Credentials matter, but the relationship you have with your therapist matters too. My training informs our work; your needs, values, goals, and lived experience guide it.
Master of Social Work, Indiana University, summa cum laude
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology with a minor in Women’s Studies, Emphasis in Spanish, Purdue University, summa cum laude
Advanced Clinical training in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, Institute for Clinical Social Work in Chicago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona, Illinois, and Indiana
Board Certified Tele Mental Health Provider
Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society and the National Association of Social Workers
Your Scottsdale Therapy Practice
From our office in North Scottsdale, we serve clients throughout Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek — with secure online sessions available statewide across Arizona, Illinois, and Indiana.
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Chandler
Queen Creek
Ready to feel more like yourself again
Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time or looking for a fresh approach, Christina will meet you with warmth, experience, and respect. You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. The first step is simply starting the conversation.