Christi Nelson , LPC

Christi Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 19 years of experience in the mental health and addiction fields. She brings a warm, casual counseling style that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, approaching each person without judgment.

Christi works with a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, depression, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, caregiver and aging issues, codependency, communication problems, substance use, isolation, and first responder stress.

Her clinical approach blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior elements, existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each individual. Christi collaborates with clients to create treatment plans that reflect their goals, values, and strengths, using practical strategies and exploration to help people move forward. She recognizes that asking for help can be difficult and offers steady support and encouragement to help clients clarify direction and develop coping skills.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Christi Nelson integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps clients explore values and goals. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping challenges. DBT teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship struggles.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Christi works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy with Christi is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and receive support from licensed professionals without added travel time.