Christi Stephenson, LCSW

Evidence-based approaches and online options for everyday parenting challenges

Christi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical steps and skill building. One common approach she draws on emphasizes teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing work, behavioral pacing, and short exercises to reduce overwhelm. These tools are useful when daily pressures or worry make parenting and work feel harder.

Another frequently used approach centers on processing trauma and building safety in daily routines. This involves slow, manageable pacing and learning ways to reduce triggers, which can help people who have experienced abuse, loss, or post-traumatic stress. The focus is on what helps a person feel steadier in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right method is a team effort. Christi will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed so it fits the client’s life and needs.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when more connection helps. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins, quick skill reminders, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a family schedule or a work break.