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Greetings! My name is Dr. Christina Rudawski. Welcome to my practice! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Alcohol and Addiction Counselor. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Midwestern University in Illinois. I completed my internship at Elgin Community Mental Health Center and my postdoctoral training at Larned State Hospital in Larned, KS. I completed an Accelerated Addiction program at College of DuPage and interned at Lutheran Social Services in Elgin, IL. Additionally, I am a licensed sex offender evaluator.
I have a rich experience in applying behavioral science principles in a broad range of diversified settings and a wide variety of clinical psychopathology. My extensive background includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a primary therapeutic modality, consistent with evidence-based practice, and the current managed care environment. My clinical expertise includes Addictions, Adult and Adolescent Psychology, Health Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Integrated Behavioral Medicine, Medical-Psychiatric Comorbidity, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Parent Coaching, Parent Skills Training in Positive Discipline, Chronic Pain, and Trauma. I am proficient in psychological assessment and psychotherapy. I also utilize Biofeedback and Bibliotherapy as needed.
I believe in the power of self-knowledge. As a psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential in order to lead a life that is worth celebrating. My goal is to provide you with a safe, secure judgment free environment and to assist you in giving voice to the thoughts and feelings which are difficult to realize and give voice to.
I am a lifelong learner and am updating my skills through continuing education classes in order to provide you with the most up to date techniques and services.
Difficult situations of the past can’t be changed, however, we can work together to improve your personal self-understanding and resolve challenges in your life. Together we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I look forward to meeting you and working with you!
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Christina Rudawski. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I like Dr. Rakowski
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Rudawski is very supportive! With her i don’t feel left with my problems. I feel better after sessions!
Written on Mar 31, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. R is wise, empathetic, and she provides me with alot of information and ways to handle my life outside of therapy. She is an integral asset to my healing, tolerance and growth.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Rudawski is an amazing, active listener and understanding. She makes me feel safe and comfortable to share and I always feel satisfied with our sessions.
Written on Feb 25, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Rudawski is a very nice and empathetic specialist. I recommend
Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Rudawski is kind, empathetic and supportive. I'm so thankful I chose her.
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
After two sessions, I trust Dr Rudawski. She brings immense skill and experience to our sessions, which yield immense, ongoing benefit when I apply (and practice) her insights.
Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Rudawski is really understanding and helpful with understanding myself better. I feel very comfortable talking to her.
Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Rudawski is excellent. I appreciated our session and look forward to working with her.
Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Rudawski is very professional and listens to what my concerns are without judgement. She sends very helpful information and worksheets to do. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Dr. Rudawski,
Help me adjust my outlook on life in the short time I spoke with her.
Unfortunately even with their accommodating fees structure, I am unable to continue therapy until I become employed again.
I highly recommend Better Help to anyone needing to speak with a professional therapist.
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Rudawski really listens to what I have to say during therapy, and has given me excellent feedback when I was uncertain about how to address certain elements in my life.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I have not yet been a patient long enough to write a review. However, this has already been a very positive experience for me, and I intend to continue with Dr. Rudawski.
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She is excellent. I wish I lived in Illinois so I could still use her. She’s professional and kind. I would not hesitate recommending her to anybody. The problem I ran into with other professionals on here are their lack of education and it showed in their therapy sessions with me.
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues
I’m very thankful for my therapist. I enjoy my sessions with her and she has been very helpful in my recovery on a weekly basis for the past 5 months.
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Rudawski provides many resources that can help me with some of my issues I’m dealing with. She is a very good listener and from her years of experience, she seems to have some sort of solution or suggestion that makes sense to me.
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She is good and kinda understands where i come from. Never judges me. Tries to find a solution collectively by understanding more about me.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
Dr. R is wonderful! She has experience and that is so valuable to my processing. She is kind, caring and insightful.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Christina is a great therapist and she has been a great help in my journey of understanding myself better. She provides a safe space which is very helpful to connect with yourself as well as accepting yourself.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Rudawski is a great therapist because she listens to your concerns and offers really good solutions. She has been a great help in this difficult portion of my life.
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Rudawski is very easy to work with. She will work with you to get to the root of your problem and help you find the right tools to handle it.
Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Christina is a kind, thoughtful and empathetic person..which translates directly into our sessions. I find that she asks thoughtful questions that steer me towards what I should be thinking about, and meets my failings with empathy and understanding. I find that even with our short time together, we have managed to build trust and I value that deeply. She makes sure that my homework is focused and not overwhelming in its volume. I have already stated implementing grounding techniques that have helped me reduce my anxiety in an incredibly stressful time. I am very grateful that we were paired together and I look forward to growing from our sessions.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Christina is a warm and caring therapist. I feel listened when i talk to her, so I am willing to open up myself to her, which is the first step toward healing and relationship building.
I am still in the process of counseling session and looking forward to a brighter future.
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Rudawski is a wonderful, experienced therapist. She listens to what you are going through and helps you to come up with ways to cope with your situation. She validates your emotions and uses her personal experiences to relate to your situation. I highly recommend her!
Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
A good all around and punctual therapist. Easy to talk to and very understanding.
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She was pleasant to talk with:)
Written on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 1 week on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, and anger management
Dr. Rudawski is the only real cheerleader I have in my life who isn't first thinking about herself. She regularly checks in on me to see how I am doing. No one else does that forme. She also gives me thoughtful exercises to do which really get me both thinking and feeling, which lead me to new insights about myself, my inner workings, and deeper understanding. Her calm, yet steadfast demeanor is just the right kind of emotional safety net I need to feel and be better. I am grateful I found her. BetterHelp has turned out much better than I expected. Thank you!
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Dr Rudawski is an excellent listener. She’s really good at relating to your situations and she’s happy to share about her life and experiences. I feel Dr Rudawski really cares and she’s helped me in a few sessions to make some realizations. She checks in between sessions too which I appreciate. I would highly recommend Dr Rudawski. She is lovely.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Always does great with listening
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She is awesome and I really feel like she understands and respects me and looking forward to more sessions
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Rudawski has been of great help so far even after only two sessions. She has helped me take a mindful of stressors that became overwhelming as a whole and helped me to separate and organize my thoughts so each one thing didn’t feel as stressful as all of them together. She has also shown me ways to deal with my emotions when they become too much to handle in the moment and I am practicing them. Dr. Rudawski is easy to talk to and seems to relate to issues I’m having and she presents good takes on my issues giving me other ways of looking at things, which I find helpful. I’m looking forward to continuing this journey with her and taking control of my anxiety and stress to hopefully avoid becoming overwhelmed again.
Written on Nov 11, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Rudawski is absolutely wonderful. She doesn't just listen she truly hears you.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Rudawski is easy to talk to. She listens and allows you to open up about how you are feeling about different situations. Would highly recommend.
Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
The Doc has been absolutely fantastic for me. I wasn’t doing too well when I started talking to her but she was patient, kind and really helped to put me on the right path. I’m in a much better place 6 months down the line and it wouldn’t have been possible without her guidance and work. Thankyou so much.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and eating disorders
Great experience
Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Rudawski is attentive, supportive, and caring. She thinks about the issues in my life and guides me to make better decisions. I love talking with her
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr Rudawski is kind and compassionate. She’s exactly who I needed to help me work through a very difficult time.
Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Rudawski has helped me so much! I look forward to our talks and couldn’t imagine life without her.
Written on Aug 06, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
She is great at listening
Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I’ve never had a great experience with therapy, until now!! Dr. Christina is amazing and has helped me so much. She was a great match for me and she really has put things in perspective for me. She’s exactly what I needed.
Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
It was very nice talking to her this morning. I like her suggestions and would like to see about getting a life coach for myself also at some point. She gave great advice and I got the feeling she could almost read my mind. I enjoy her help and guidance a lot.
Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Dr Christina really understands the issues im going through and is great at trying to help me find the best way to cope with them.
Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Rudawski is very sweet and I find her to be very easy to talk to. She listens well and always offers advice and positive quotes to enhance my day. She is kind and she is someone I am comfortable opening up around. She doesn’t pressure me to answer right away if I can’t and she shows genuine concern. Thank you, it means a lot to me
Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ad
Dr. Rudawski was very quickly able to size up my situation, my concerns and my challenges. She is very responsive and has laid out a treatment plan, which I feel is exactly what I need
Written on Feb 10, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
I think she is amazing and listens very well, I like her very much :)
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Rudawski, I like that you're a very good listener and you advised me to improve in a lot of areas in my life in such a short time I started this programme.
Written on Feb 08, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Rudawski is deeply compassionate & professional in equal measure, I instantly felt at ease in her presence, I trusted her immediately and therefore have been and am still able to speak openly about that which I haven’t had to opportunity to speak of properly before. After only our second appointment I felt a noticeable difference in my sleep and I also felt a reduction in self-doubt which has been a demon that has attached itself to me for a long time. So, in short, I am feeling relief already, I know there is lots more deep work to do but I realise that seeking & finding professional help of this standard is a necessary step in my growth & healing. I am very grateful for this support and the direction it is allowing me to go in.
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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