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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Christie
LMFT in California with 26 years of clinical experience, Christie Carol Spahr helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. She focuses on practical steps that help people understand who they are and build confidence to manage painful experiences and change.
Christie uses humanistic, existential, person-centered, motivational, narrative, and spoken-word approaches in her work. She encourages people to describe their thoughts and feelings in everyday language and looks for themes that matter to them. Sessions emphasize developing tolerance for difficult emotions, building trust in one’s own judgments, and finding ways to move forward after loss or separation.
Her training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Oregon and a Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds the LMFT credential in California and draws on a long career that began after work in sports marketing and study of Indigenous cultures.
Christie often frames progress as a series of manageable steps. She uses writing and spoken-word prompts at times to help people re-tell hard stories and find new meanings. She also borrows motivational techniques to support follow-through on goals and coping plans.
Outside of clinical work she is an avid runner and has completed marathons internationally. That experience informs her emphasis on persistence, realistic pacing, and the practical value of steady effort when people are rebuilding after setbacks.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Christie uses humanistic and person-centered methods that focus on what an individual wants and feels. In practice this means sessions prioritize listening, reflecting back what a person is saying, and helping them name values and goals. That approach is useful for stress, low mood, and relationship concerns.She also draws on narrative and spoken-word techniques to help people reframe their stories. This involves guided writing or spoken exercises that make patterns clearer and open up new ways to act. Narrative work can be especially relevant for issues like attachment, shame, and recovery after separation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying different techniques over a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises, writing prompts, and spoken-word activities so they work well across remote sessions.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, divorce and separation, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends humanistic, existential, person-centered, motivational, narrative, and spoken-word approaches. Sessions emphasize talking through feelings, identifying patterns, and using writing or spoken prompts at times.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and holds an MA in Psychology with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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