- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Practical skills
About Christi
Christi Clark is an Independent Licensed Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues such as parenting and grief. Christi also supports concerns related to self-esteem, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and LGBT issues.
She uses a conversational, down-to-earth style in sessions. Conversations are direct and practical, focusing on what is happening now and what can be tried next. Christi prefers clear communication and encourages straightforward discussion about goals and barriers.
Her background includes helping people affected by abuse and by complex diagnoses such as personality disorders and developmental disabilities. She has experience with couples and family concerns and with caregiving stress, chronic illness, and blended family dynamics. That range informs how she helps people manage life changes and repeated stressors.
Christi draws on several therapeutic methods depending on the person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and take meaningful action. Attachment-based approaches guide work on close relationships and patterns that repeat across partnerships.
Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer decision making, and small experiments to test new ways of coping. English is used in sessions and practice is based in Ohio. The site’s booking flow requires a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small, value-driven steps even when difficult feelings are present. It helps people who want to move toward meaningful goals while learning to tolerate tough emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and behavioral experiments to test and change patterns that feed anxiety and avoidance.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That choice can be adjusted as work progresses so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people focus on skills practice between meetings and apply changes directly to everyday situations without requiring travel. Licensed professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to help people manage anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life transitions in ways that fit their routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Christi works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns as well as trauma, depression, grief, and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is conversational and practical, with clear communication and an emphasis on doable steps and skills people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a range of concerns and client situations.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed as an Independent Licensed Social Worker in Ohio.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session format options before booking using the scheduling flow, as the profile does not list specific session formats.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.