Profile / United States
Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten, LMFT
Alabama
MS LMFT - Addictions and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Trauma and grief work
About Sarai
Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten is an MS, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Alabama with 30 years of clinical experience. She lists work with depression, anxiety, past trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, grief, and body image among her areas of focus. Christi blends mental health with attention to physical wellbeing and spiritual beliefs in her stated approach.
She uses clear, direct conversation to help people identify what they need and want. Sessions often include practical steps to change habits and routines. Christi says physical care and a spiritual foundation support recovery from difficult experiences.
Her background includes inpatient work at treatment centers and mental hospitals, plus outpatient practice. She holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and is licensed in Alabama. Her clinical experience spans individual and family-related concerns tied to addiction, eating issues, and trauma.
Christi lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy among her approaches. In practice she focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, learning new skills, and addressing strong emotions with concrete strategies.
She describes herself as direct and honest while aiming to help people find purpose and increase confidence. The profile reflects a clinician who brings long-term experience, interest in lifestyle factors such as fitness and nutrition, and personal faith into how she frames recovery and coping.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses. It uses structured exercises and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting the person’s own goals, giving space for people to clarify what they want. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Over several sessions she and the client assess which techniques help most and adjust the plan accordingly.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to check in during a break at work or to meet without needing to be on camera for every visit. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know whether video or phone sessions are available.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, eating and body image problems, parenting concerns, grief, and stress-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is straightforward and practical. She focuses on identifying needs, changing unhelpful habits, and using direct conversation to set goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of experience in inpatient treatment centers, mental hospitals, and outpatient practice working with addiction, trauma, mood concerns, and family-related problems.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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