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Crista Shaw, LCPC
Maine
LCPC in Maine - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
- Family of origin issues
About Crista
Crista Shaw is a Maine Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She works with clients who are navigating grief, parenting challenges, identity and sexuality questions, eating concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
She uses practical, conversation-based work to notice thoughts and habits that get in the way. Sessions are focused and goal-oriented, with attention to what is actually happening day to day. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and straightforward feedback.
Crista draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behavior choices. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when those are helpful. In sessions she focuses on concrete steps parents and individuals can use between meetings. The emphasis is on manageable strategies that fit into daily life. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflection. It involves open conversation where the therapist mirrors concerns and helps clarify goals, which can be done over video or phone as needed.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thought patterns and test new behaviors. Online sessions can include setting small practice tasks between meetings and reviewing progress together in follow-up sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, contributes concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be taught in short exercises and practiced in daily life, then reviewed during sessions to track what works.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit each person's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with CBT for thought work, adding DBT skills for strong emotions, or using client-centered conversation to sort priorities.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings without changing daily routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions focus on practical strategies and behavior changes to break negative cycles.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, postpartum depression, and blended family issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maine and practices within that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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