- Strength-based support
- Practical coping skills
- Respectful conversation
About Christi
Christi Clark is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker (LISW) with ten years of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life more manageable. Her approach is calm and conversational, and she aims to help clients feel heard and respected.
Christi works with adults facing common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem struggles. She pays attention to identity-related issues including LGBT concerns and to complex situations like bipolar disorder and co-morbidity.
In sessions she blends straightforward talk with tools people can use outside the room. Techniques draw from cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotion-focused work to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Attachment-based perspectives inform how she looks at relationships and connection.
Christi describes her style as relaxed and communicative. She aims to treat people with sensitivity and without judgment. The goal is to empower clients to set achievable goals and build routines that support lasting change.
She practices in Ohio and offers services in English. If someone is interested in starting, the process begins by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire before scheduling based on therapist availability.
Christi works with adults facing common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem struggles. She pays attention to identity-related issues including LGBT concerns and to complex situations like bipolar disorder and co-morbidity.
In sessions she blends straightforward talk with tools people can use outside the room. Techniques draw from cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotion-focused work to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Attachment-based perspectives inform how she looks at relationships and connection.
Christi describes her style as relaxed and communicative. She aims to treat people with sensitivity and without judgment. The goal is to empower clients to set achievable goals and build routines that support lasting change.
She practices in Ohio and offers services in English. If someone is interested in starting, the process begins by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire before scheduling based on therapist 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
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and present relationships shape expectations and reactions, and it can help people improve connection and communication in current relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend techniques that fit those needs. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, keeping appointments during travel, or choosing sessions that match energy levels on a given day. Online work can also make it easier to review exercises, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. Licensed professionals adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-based ideas to make sessions practical and focused on daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Christi often help with?
She works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, and addiction. She also addresses trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, bipolar issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is Christi's general therapy style?
Her approach is relaxed and conversational. She focuses on clear communication, practical strategies, and gentle support rather than clinical lecturing.
What is her professional background?
Christi has ten years of experience working as a psychotherapist. Her caseload has included a wide range of concerns and complex presentations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Independent Licensed Social Worker, listed as LISW, practicing in the state of Ohio.
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?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
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 and complete a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.