- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Christine
Christine "Chris" Coleman-Sandwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and anger. She also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, sleep problems, and issues around self-esteem and sexuality.
Chris focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She listens to what matters most and helps people set achievable goals. Her work often centers on relationship patterns, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, commitment and control issues, and coping with midlife change.
She uses client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person's priorities. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to make a change but feels stuck. Solution-focused work highlights small shifts that can lead to noticeable improvement in day-to-day life.
People who come for help around anger often want clearer ways to respond in the moment. Chris helps identify triggers, practice different responses, and build skills for repair after an outburst. She supports those living with someone else’s anger as they set boundaries and protect their own needs.
Her background includes long-term practice with adults across many concerns, such as first responder issues, seasonal affective disorder, and compassion fatigue. She works with people exploring sexuality and women's issues, as well as those coping with divorce or separation.
Clients are guided to create realistic plans they can use between sessions. Chris emphasizes steady change through focused conversation, practical strategies, and ongoing review of what helps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and what matters most to them. Online sessions using this approach mean conversations steer toward the client's goals, feelings, and choices rather than the therapist imposing a plan. This helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, and processing grief.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. In remote sessions it is used to clarify reasons for change, bolster commitment, and identify small next steps. It often helps with addictions, health behavior shifts, and getting unstuck when stress feels overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs and preferences. That choice can shift over time as goals change and progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins, sessions that don't require travel, and options that suit different energy or scheduling needs. For practical reasons, some people prefer video, others a phone conversation, and some like a brief online check-in between sessions. Discuss format when scheduling to match the sessions to daily routines and goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, grief, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on the person's priorities, combined with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support practical change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a therapist in Missouri across many adult-focused concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.