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Christi Nelson

Christi Nelson

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 19+ years of experience

Calm, practical help for stress and anger

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  • Warm and nonjudgmental
  • Skill focused
  • Values based

About Christi

Christi Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 19 years of experience in mental health and addiction work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, anger, and major life changes. Her manner is warm and casual, and she aims to offer respect and compassion without judgment.

Christi focuses on practical conversations that get to what matters most. She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Sessions often look at immediate coping skills, clear steps for change, and ways to reduce intense reactions like anger or impulsivity.

Her background includes long-term work with substance use and related problems, plus support for people dealing with career questions, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and trauma. That experience shapes how she helps people spot patterns and try small experiments that can change daily life.

Christi’s style is collaborative. She and the person seeking help build a plan together with goals that fit the person’s situation. Therapy can include skill practice, values-focused conversations, and problem-solving exercises aimed at everyday improvements.

If someone is looking for practical help with anger, compulsive behaviors, overwhelming stress, or the fallout from loss or trauma, Christi offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence and clear tools to move forward.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How her approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person. The therapist offers empathy and helps the person find their own solutions, which can be useful for clients feeling stuck or unsure of next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, anger, and mood problems.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process and may combine elements from different methods to fit the person’s needs.

Because the profile does not specify session formats, confirm the therapist’s current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue progress through life changes while keeping a steady schedule with a licensed professional.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 80981
NPI
1417111774

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christi address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma, parenting strain, career struggles, bipolar and depression, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and casual, respectful and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill practice, and collaborative planning tailored to each person.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 19 years in the mental health and addiction field in Texas, including work with substance use, trauma, and people facing major life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Christi?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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