Christine Rager, LISW-S
​Pronouns She/Her/Hers

​​Accepting new patients? Yes
Ages 18+
Appointment type: Both in-person and telehealth
Office Location: Westerville​
​Masking in session: Optional (I will match what you choose to do)​
​Availability:  Appointments typically available in 1-2 weeks

Schedule with Christine

"I use a strengths-based and culturally sensitive approach with my clients while putting an emphasis on self-determination. My goal is to help guide you through change and healing so you can start living the life you deserve."

Areas of expertise

• Addiction (alcohol/substance)
• Adjustment to medical diagnosis/illness
• Adjustment to life transitions
• Aging adults
• Alcohol use/abuse
• Anger management
• Anxiety
• Breakup/divorce
• Career dissatisfaction/uncertainty
• Caregiver/caregiver burnout
• Childhood abuse recovery
• Depression
• Domestic violence
• Family of origin issues
• Grief/loss
• LGBTQI
• Medical professional burnout
• Mood disorders
• Parenting
• Personality disorders
• Postpartum concerns
• Pregnancy
• PTSD
• Relationship issues (not couples)
• Self care
• Self esteem
• Self harm
• Stress management
• Substance use/abuse
• Transition to adulthood
• Trauma
• Women's issues

Individuals only. NO couples counseling.

Approaches/modalities

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 
• Mindfulness-based Interventions
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills (DBT)
• Problem Solving Therapy
• Trauma Focused CBT
• Motivational Interviewing​

About Christine

​I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and have experience working in outpatient mental health and addiction treatment settings. I use a strengths-based and culturally sensitive approach with my clients while putting an emphasis on self-determination. In our sessions you will find freedom from anxiety, depression, and negative self talk. Additionally, you will learn how to effectively communicate with others and acquire strategies for healthy stress management. My goal is to help guide you through change and healing so you can start living the life you deserve.

Education

Master of Social Work, University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, The Ohio State University

Register and schedule

​If you are a current or former patient with anyone in our practice, please do not re-register. Call us at 614.360.2600, option 1, for assistance.
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Please allow at least 20 minutes to complete the registration and scheduling process so you are not rushed or unable to finish.  If your session does get interrupted at any point, call us at 614.360.2600, option 1. Depending on where you are in the process, your progress may not have been lost and we may be able to get you into the patient portal to finish. 

Step 1: Select Appointment
​If this provider is currently accepting new patients (check "Accepting New Patients?" at the top of the page to verify), click on their SCHEDULE button above.

1. Click "New client of  ____ - book an appointment."
2. Select from the dropdown options under Service and Telehealth to populate the calendar showing available appointments.
3. Click on date and time to hold the appointment while you register.(Appointment will be finalized after registration is complete.)

Step 2: Register and complete forms
Follow the prompts to complete each tab in the registration process. 
Click CONTINUE at the bottom of each screen to advance to the next section.
​You will be prompted to:

• Enter demographics (name, address, phone number, email, etc)
• Enter insurance information, if applicable
• Add HSA or credit card information (used for any applicable copays/fees)
• Complete consents/new patient forms

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Step 3: Confirm appointment

Step 4:  Activate your patient portal (REQUIRED)

• Click "Set up Username and Password" button on the final screen
• Enter your birthday and create a Username and Password. 
• You have now activated your patient portal, which is necessary for telehealth.
• You can log in at www.portal.therapyappointment.com

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HELP!
If you get stuck, or your session is interrupted before you finish, please call us at 614.360.2600, option 1, and we will give you access to your patient portal to finish the process.

Payment and insurance

Visit the insurance page to verify if we accept your insurance.

Don't have insurance? Self-pay rates are available. Please call 614.360.2600, option 1, for more information. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges, if you do not have, or are not using, insurance.

Payment: HSA, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express accepted.

Contact Christine

**REMINDER**: We do NOT complete disability or FMLA paperwork, write ESA letters, complete pre-operative bariatric forms or provide ADHD testing.