Christine Hines, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Christine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Christine is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York
More about Christine
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
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.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- 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
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Christine Hines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093420150.
- LMHC · New York · 12873 · Renews May 2028
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
Frequently asked questions
Does Christine Hines offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Christine Hines works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Christine Hines speak?
Christine Hines speaks English.
How many years of experience does Christine Hines have?
Christine Hines has 7 years of experience.
Where is Christine Hines licensed to practice?
Christine Hines is licensed to practice in New York.
Does Christine Hines accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Christine Hines accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Christine Hines accept insurance?
Yes, Christine Hines accepts Aetna and Cigna.
Does Christine Hines accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Christine Hines does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Christine Hines offer?
Christine Hines offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Christine Hines?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.