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Christi Nelson, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Skills for coping
About Christi
Christi Nelson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 19 years of experience working in Texas. She focuses on common and urgent concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Christi also helps people facing relationship strain, career questions, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
Christi uses straightforward, goal-focused work. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness tools. Sessions usually focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying new ways of responding, and building practical coping skills.
Her background includes long experience in both mental health and addiction settings in Texas. That history informs a practical approach to problems like drug and alcohol addiction, impulsivity, and first responder stress. Christi names caregiver stress, family of origin issues, codependency, and abandonment concerns among areas she addresses.
In sessions she helps people set clear goals and track progress. Conversations often include behavioral experiments, skills practice, and short-term problem solving. She emphasizes active steps people can take between meetings to test what changes help most.
Christi works in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Christi commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and routines, and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. Client-centered techniques emphasize listening and reflecting so the person can clarify goals and make decisions that fit their life.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT-style skills work is practical - things like grounding, paced breathing, and stepwise problem solving that can be practiced between meetings to reduce impulsive reactions and manage anger or cravings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christi will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust based on what works. The plan often combines skill practice, short behavioral experiments, and reflection on results.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills in the places they live while reviewing progress with a licensed professional.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She lists stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue among common concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using clear steps, skills practice, and behavioral experiments to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 19 years of experience working in mental health and addiction settings in Texas.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what are the formats?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the platform flow; the profile advises checking available formats prior to scheduling.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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