- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Christie
Christie Carol Spahr is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of professional experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Christie also supports work on panic attacks, attachment and abandonment issues, and feelings of isolation.
Her style is conversational and human-centered. She listens to how someone describes their difficulties and uses verbal approaches such as narrative and spoken-word to make sense of what’s happening. Sessions focus on practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings, and to build trust in oneself.
Christie trained at the University of Oregon and later completed a master's degree in psychology with a specialization in marriage and family therapy. Before graduate school she worked in sports marketing and studied Indigenous cultures, experiences she says influenced her view of resilience and persistence.
She draws on humanistic, existential, person-centered, motivational, and narrative approaches. That mix is used to help people practice self-compassion, increase tolerance for painful emotions, and strengthen confidence. Conversations often include exploration of values, life purpose, and communication patterns.
Christie mentions running as a long-term personal practice that shaped her sense of endurance and realism. She uses that perspective when helping people take small, steady steps toward clearer thinking and better ways of relating to others.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Christie uses humanistic and narrative approaches that focus on personal meaning and the stories people tell about themselves. Humanistic methods emphasize listening to what matters most to an individual and helping them notice their feelings and values. Narrative work involves mapping out personal stories, spotting patterns, and trying alternative ways of describing oneself to change how one feels about relationships and choices.She also draws from motivational and person-centered methods that support small behavior changes and build confidence. These approaches help when someone wants to manage anxiety, address panic symptoms, or improve relationship communication. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process - Christie will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on what feels useful for the client.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people work from a quieter location or choose a session type that fits their schedule and comfort without committing to a long commute.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christie commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as panic attacks and attachment struggles.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is conversational and person-centered, using narrative and motivational techniques to help people make sense of thoughts and feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christie has 26 years of professional experience as a therapist.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and completed an MA in Psychology with a specialty in marriage and family therapy.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.