- Thoughts and habits
- Warm conversational style
- Goal focused
About Christi
Christi Clark is an Ohio-based Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for everyday stress and anxiety, and on changing thoughts and habits that get in the way of feeling better. Christi aims for calm, clear conversations that help people move forward.
She keeps sessions relaxed and conversational. Christi listens first, then helps clients notice patterns of thinking and behavior that are causing pain. She uses straightforward techniques to set small, achievable goals and to practice new ways of responding to old problems.
Her work has covered a wide range of concerns, including depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Christi also supports people dealing with attachment issues, chronic illness, body image concerns, and life transitions. She tries to meet people where they are and avoid judgment.
Christi draws on several therapy styles to match the person in front of her. She typically blends approaches to focus on thoughts, emotions, and practical skills. Sessions aim to build tools the client can use between appointments for lasting change.
People who prefer a warm, accepting therapist and a steady, step-by-step plan often find her approach helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
She keeps sessions relaxed and conversational. Christi listens first, then helps clients notice patterns of thinking and behavior that are causing pain. She uses straightforward techniques to set small, achievable goals and to practice new ways of responding to old problems.
Her work has covered a wide range of concerns, including depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Christi also supports people dealing with attachment issues, chronic illness, body image concerns, and life transitions. She tries to meet people where they are and avoid judgment.
Christi draws on several therapy styles to match the person in front of her. She typically blends approaches to focus on thoughts, emotions, and practical skills. Sessions aim to build tools the client can use between appointments for lasting change.
People who prefer a warm, accepting therapist and a steady, step-by-step plan often find her approach helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How therapy approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, low mood, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and early attachment experiences to help people change how they relate to others and themselves.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then use one or more approaches that seem likely to help. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted to match the client’s needs.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow work that addresses thoughts, habits, and relationship patterns using practical exercises and homework that fit into everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Christi commonly address?
Christi works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting strains, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is relaxed and conversational, emphasizing listening, practical tools, and step-by-step goal setting to change thoughts and everyday habits.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples, and families across many concerns including personality disorders and developmental disabilities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, listed as LISW, and she practices in the state of Ohio.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
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 session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Christi?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to her availability.