Thea Cristwell-Butler

Thea Cristwell-Butler is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of clinical experience. She trained at Webster University, earning a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, and is pursuing a doctorate in Community Care and Counseling. She draws on years of work in nonprofit agencies, schools, and community settings to guide people through hard moments.

Thea helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with parenting strains, family problems, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. Coping with life changes is a clear focus in her practice, and she often works with people who are managing loss, transitions, or identity questions.

Her counseling style centers on practical conversation and collaboration. Thea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills. She brings Client-Centered Therapy to sessions by listening deeply and following each person’s priorities. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are part of her toolbox when helping people notice thoughts and focus on meaningful action.

Clients can expect straightforward talk and step-by-step strategies. Thea has experience with children, adolescents, and adults from school and community work, and she has led small groups as well as individual sessions. She encourages taking small, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier emotions.

People who want to start are invited to choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged based on therapist availability and the site process.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and decide on actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in hard feelings. It is useful for coping with life changes, anxiety, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying small behavioral experiments to change outcomes; it can help with anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and making space for each person's priorities to guide the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current goals, concerns, and personal preferences. That collaboration can include trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as needed.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It also makes shorter check-ins and more flexible scheduling simpler to arrange. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to discuss what will work best for your routine and needs.