Christi Fields , LCSW

Christi Fields, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings more than 10 years of experience in counseling, clinical case management, and parenting psychoeducation. Her work has included support for individuals and families affected by court involvement, criminal justice systems, and child welfare services, with a focus on practical support and real-world problem solving.

She has assisted people navigating depression, anxiety, shame, anger, and grief, and has experience addressing trauma, domestic violence, substance use, homelessness, divorce and separation, parenting and family concerns, and employment-related challenges. Her background spans direct clinical work and case management, often combined to meet complex needs across different systems.

Christi’s practice is grounded in client self-determination and empowerment. She approaches care through a non-judgmental, harm-reduction lens that values progress over perfection and emphasizes what works for each person - a pragmatic standard of "good enough." Using a Person-In-Environment perspective, she integrates short-term, goal-focused techniques from Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify strengths and build concrete strategies.

Christi collaborates with clients to design practical paths toward the life experiences they want and deserve. More information is available at https://christifieldslcsw.com.

Therapeutic Approaches for Flexible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and supports personal growth. This approach is useful when someone seeks validation, clarity about values, or help building confidence in decision making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then developing practical strategies and skills to reduce distress and change behavior. CBT is commonly used for symptoms of anxiety and depression and for learning coping skills that transfer to everyday situations.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational style that helps people find their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment to goals. It can be especially helpful when addressing substance use, readiness for change, or other behaviors where ambivalence is common.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christi partners with clients to explore needs, goals, and preferences and tailors methods accordingly, often blending techniques to fit each person’s situation. Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation barriers, and maintain continuity of support across life changes.