- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Social anxiety
About Cristien
Cristien Storm is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 18 years of professional experience. She works with people facing LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger issues. Cristien also addresses social anxiety and phobia among other challenges listed in her profile.
She believes clients know their own stories and carry strengths that can help them move forward. In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can use to manage intense feelings and to improve communication. Discussions tend to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.
Cristien helps people look at patterns that keep problems repeating, such as attachment and control issues. She talks through strategies for coping with panic attacks, mood fluctuations, and isolation. Work may include examining guilt, shame, or forgiveness where these come up in someone’s life.
She also supports exploration of sexuality, identity, and women’s issues when those topics are relevant. For people struggling with abandonment fears or difficulty trusting others, sessions aim to identify small, manageable shifts in behavior and thinking. The emphasis is on clear steps rather than abstract theory.
To begin, users follow the site process to answer a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions, and that subscription can be canceled at any time.
Approaches for anxiety, relationships, and trauma online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive approaches look at the thoughts that increase anxiety or shame and teach skills to test and change those thoughts. This can help with panic, social anxiety, and repetitive negative thinking.Behavioral and skills-focused work targets actions and routines that maintain problems. That might mean gradual exposures for social fears, rehearsal of communication skills for relationship conflict, or short exercises to reduce anger and impulsive responses. These are practical steps clients can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cristien will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needed. The process is interactive and the plan can change based on what helps.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can help arrange a format that suits schedules and helps maintain momentum in treatment.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear discussion of patterns that keep problems repeating. Conversations aim to identify manageable changes clients can try between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
Cristien has 18 years of professional experience as a counselor and clinician.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and operates from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How do I start with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.