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Christine Tronge, LCSW, MSW(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

California

Life transitions- Existential crisis & challenges- Anxiety - Depression-Childhood trauma-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-

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Accepting in-person & online

Out-of-network with insurances

$225

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

Christine Tronge, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Her clients are often high-functioning professionals and thoughtful individuals who appear capable externally yet feel overwhelmed, stuck, or internally strained. Many seek therapy when familiar coping strategies no longer provide relief or clarity.

Christine’s approach is grounded, relational, and individualized rather than prescriptive. Her work integrates psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, and mindfulness-informed perspectives, with attention to both emotional depth and practical change. Therapy focuses on understanding longstanding patterns, strengthening internal resources, and supporting meaningful, sustainable growth.

Christine has maintained a long-standing private practice in Silicon Valley and previously served as a primary senior clinician on the inpatient psychiatric unit at Duke University Medical Center. Her background includes extensive work with complex presentations, including trauma and PTSD, as well as clients facing high levels of responsibility, stress, and identity-related challenges.

Christine offers therapy on a private-pay basis and provides both in-person sessions in Silicon Valley and secure telehealth services to clients throughout California. Sessions are typically scheduled weekly or biweekly, with availability discussed directly to ensure appropriate fit and pacing.

Message to clients

Before we begin, I want you to know that therapy with me is not rushed or scripted. You won’t be asked to fit into a formula or hide the parts of yourself that feel too complicated or too heavy. Many people come to me carrying a mix of anxiety, responsibility, overwhelm, and a long history of managing everything on their own. If you’re tired of feeling like you have to hold it all together by yourself, you’re in the right place.

My hope is that our sessions give you room to slow down, breathe, and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. I blend practical skills with deeper reflection so you can understand your patterns, strengthen your internal resources, and move toward a life that feels steadier, clearer, and more aligned with who you are.

I offer therapy on a private-pay basis and work thoughtfully and collaboratively to ensure the pace and focus feel right for you. From the first session, my aim is for therapy to feel grounded, meaningful, and genuinely supportive.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 31 years

Western Michigan University, MSW--Clinical Concentration, 1995

Western Michigan University, BA--Comparative Religion/French Honors College Member, 1991

Licensure

California: 27832

Languages

English

Specialties

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Christine Tronge is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$225 (50min)
Initial session:$300 (80min)
Couples sessions:$300 (80min)
Group sessions:$100 (120min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing

Payment options

Cash
Check
Credit Card
Debit Card

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Every other week

Therapist's note

I offer therapy on a private-pay basis. Many clients choose this approach in order to work outside of insurance-related constraints, such as diagnosis requirements, session limits, and documentation rules. Payment is due at the time of session. Superbills are available upon request for clients pursuing out-of-network reimbursement.