- CBT and DBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered talk
About Christi
Christi Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship concerns, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue and related issues. Sessions are described as respectful and nonjudgmental at their core.
Christi uses straightforward talk therapy. She combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior ideas. She also draws on existential and mindfulness approaches to help people clarify values and notice what matters day to day. Conversations focus on practical steps and skills rather than labels.
In sessions she helps people recognize patterns that keep them stuck. That may include addressing impulsivity, codependency, communication problems, or substance use. She talks through concrete strategies for managing strong feelings like anger and frustration, and for handling life changes and caregiver stress.
Her background covering mental health and addiction work in Texas gives her experience with first responder issues, family of origin concerns, and both aging and caregiver stress. She emphasizes working together to create a plan that fits the person’s goals and circumstances. Christi asks clients to be active partners in testing what helps.
Practical tools, short skills practice, and regular review of progress are common parts of her work. The therapist frames sessions as collaborative problem-solving, with the aim of helping people feel more in control of reactions and better able to handle everyday stressors.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy starts by listening to what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their priorities. It supports people who need a practical conversation about what is going wrong and what they want to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger management, and coping with life changes because it breaks problems into concrete steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are often taught as short exercises and homework that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which tools fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may shift as progress is made and practical needs change.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on learning skills, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing what helps in everyday life.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She addresses anger alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and parenting challenges. The focus is on managing strong feelings and impulsivity with practical techniques.
What is her general therapeutic approach or style?
She uses a combination of client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, existential reflection, and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize concrete skills and problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in mental health and addiction settings in Texas. That background includes work with first responder issues and family of origin concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas. The credential is presented as Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used. Check the booking options for the most up-to-date choices.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.