Meet Christina Wassenhove, LCPC, LMHC, CFRC
Uniquely qualified and experienced to support military personnel, first responders, and their families through a positive mental health journey.
Transparency
Compassion
Growth
What makes working with me different?
For those in service careers like yours, there is quite a bit of talk about “getting the mental health support you need” to do your job better. I’ve learned that it's easy to say but harder in practice for some.
As a 7-year Navy veteran and Active Reserve member, I understand your challenges.
I’ve been there and know how mental health support can truly help you live a life you love – and be in a better space to help and protect others.
Why choose Front Lines Wellness?
We don’t just “talk it out” in sessions…
I give you tools to use and manage your mental wellness.
It’s not about quick, temporary relief from symptoms…
We work towards life-long healing.
I remove as many barriers as I can…
Support income-based plans, monthly subscriptions, and payment plans, and I accept most insurance programs.
Questions about Insurance?
Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Wellmark, and United Healthcare are accepted.
I’m Christina
I’m so glad you’re here.
My mission is to help military personnel, first responders, and their families heal from past trauma and prioritize their mental wellness to better serve their community and country.
Drawing from my 7-year tenure as a Navy veteran and my ongoing service in the Active Reserve, my personal experiences in the military uniquely empower me to provide specialized support to individuals and couples who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and relational conflicts.
In addition to counseling, I provide an online, self-paced course for those wanting to adopt, train or transition their current dog to be an emotional support animal (ESA).
An ESA is a great benefit in supporting a mental health journey. While it may not be for everyone, I am passionate about supporting those who feel they can greatly benefit from the companionship of an animal. Following completion of the course, I provide a letter for Emotional Support Animals to facilitate the ability to care for a dog and foster companionship, leading to a positive relationship with your landlord.
No matter how we connect or work together – I know you’re already a hero to so many.
I want to empower you to become the hero of YOUR story next.
Treatment & Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Existential
Family / Marital
Feminist
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Psychodynamic
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Certifications & Education
My professional experience highlights include working as a crisis clinician with the Robert Young Center in Moline, Illinois (2016), as a mental health counselor in 2017, and opening my private counseling practice in Davenport, Illinois, in 2020.
Certification as a First Responder Counselor (via Academy Hour).
A Master Degree in Clinical Psychology (Governors State University, 2016)
A Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (Western Illinois University, 2021)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified First Responder Counselor
Serving your community and country is deeply important to you
Counseling can help you feel great again. If you’re ready to make a lasting change and have a greater impact on those around you at work and home, you've come to the right place.
Ready to be of greater service?