Therapist profile
Christi Stephenson
Compassionate LCSW helping through life changes
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- Strengths focused
- Trauma informed
- Practical steps
About Christi
She has worked in social work roles for over 20 years and has six years providing clinical therapy as an LCSW. That background informs her work with trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship stress, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.
Christi focuses on building on a person’s strengths. In sessions she tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She listens for what matters most and helps set practical steps to manage symptoms and respond to problems.
Her style is grounded and direct, with warmth and sensitivity. She encourages small, achievable changes and pays attention to how life events affect day-to-day functioning. People can expect a collaborative pace rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Christi offers an accepting, respectful space to begin. She invites prospective clients to consider what matters most to them and to start with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step on the site.
Therapeutic methods and how online work can fit
Christi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and recovery from distress. One common approach involves trauma-informed strategies that help people process past hurt and reduce intense reactions; this can help with post-traumatic stress, trauma from abuse, and related symptoms. Another widely used method emphasizes strengths-based work, which identifies existing skills and resources and turns them into concrete steps for handling stress, parenting challenges, or career strain.Choosing the best therapeutic approach is something to explore together. Christi will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The process is paced to fit individual needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video or phone conversations when that better suits their daily routine. Ask about specific formats when you schedule so you know what to expect and how sessions will fit into your week.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christi commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is respectful and practical. She meets people where they are, listens for strengths, and tailors conversations to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christi has over 20 years in social work roles and six years providing clinical therapy as an LCSW.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.