Christina Markoulis, LCSW, CADC

WellSpace Clinician (She/Her)

We are born into this world ready to fully experience our lives, but somewhere along the way, other people's expectations take over. From childhood onward, we absorb heavy narratives about who we should be, how we should act, and what we should look like. Over time, these stories are heavily reinforced by societal ideals that are not only unrealistic, but deeply oppressive to our well-being. If you feel like you are living a life designed by the macro world rather than one that belongs to you, you do not have to carry that burden alone.

I work with adults who are ready to untangle themselves from these learned belief systems. Together, we will gently uncover the hidden, heavy feelings that may be holding you back from experiencing life to its fullest.

I specialize in navigating the complex realities of:

  • Eating Disorders & Body Acceptance: Moving away from diet culture and toward true body liberation, rejecting what society dictates an acceptable body should look like and moving towards loving and connecting with your body.

  • Embracing Major Life Transitions: Navigating the profound physiological and emotional phases of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause with dignity and self-compassion. Exploring other life changes such as grief and loss in personal life and in the macro world. 

  • Dismantling Societal Blueprints: Deconstructing internalized messages about aging, gender, and appearance so you can define your own standard of well-being.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in a client-centered framework and guided by psychodynamic therapy. This means you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space. By looking at how your past experiences and unconscious patterns shape your present, we can safely dismantle oppressive internal systems.

My ultimate goal is to assist you in shedding the layers that aren't yours, letting go of what no longer serves you, and finally finding your true self.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome
Master of Social Work, University of New England Internship: Peace Action Maine