Christi Stephenson, LCSW

Christi Stephenson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse. She works from a strengths-based stance and emphasizes respectful, sensitive care. Christi aims to meet people where they are and tailor conversations to each person's needs.

She draws on years of social work experience to support people through painful life events like divorce, separation, adoption or the aftermath of trauma. Her background includes work with issues such as post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, and social anxiety or phobia. Christi listens for practical steps people can take between sessions.

Christi keeps plans straightforward and grounded in what a person needs right now. She helps people set small goals and build skills for everyday life. That can include handling difficult emotions, improving self-esteem, or managing work and career stress.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions are adjusted to fit each person's pace and priorities. Christi encourages clients to notice strengths and use them to move through change at a steady, manageable pace.

Christi holds an LCSW in North Carolina and brings six years of formal clinical experience on top of a longer history in social work. If you are thinking about starting therapy, she asks people to begin with the Start Therapy button and a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Christi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and coping. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by teaching concrete skills to use in daily life. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and building safety and coping tools so people can manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress and the effects of abuse.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Christi will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts pace and tasks so people feel comfortable trying new strategies and seeing what helps over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as reducing travel time or allowing check-ins during a lunch break. Because the exact session formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking to learn what is offered. Many people find online work lets them practice new skills between meetings and keeps therapy consistent when life is changing.