- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Grief and caregiver support
- Anxiety and mood help
About Christi
Christi Clark is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker (LISW) with ten years of experience as a psychotherapist. She offers a calm, conversational approach that helps people feel heard when they are stressed, grieving, or facing major life changes. Christi aims to make conversations straightforward and respectful so people can take the next step toward feeling better.
Christi keeps sessions relaxed and down-to-earth. She listens carefully, asks clear questions, and offers practical tools people can try between meetings. Her style emphasizes compassion and avoiding labels, so clients can explore hard topics without judgement.
Her work includes helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and caregiver stress. Christi also supports those coping with trauma, chronic illness, body image concerns, and challenges linked to attachment or developmental differences.
She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, and Attachment-Based Therapy to match techniques to a person’s needs. Intervention choices are explained in plain language and adjusted as goals change.
Christi encourages people to set small, achievable steps and to recognize progress along the way. She frames therapy as a partnership focused on practical change and emotional relief. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability.
Christi keeps sessions relaxed and down-to-earth. She listens carefully, asks clear questions, and offers practical tools people can try between meetings. Her style emphasizes compassion and avoiding labels, so clients can explore hard topics without judgement.
Her work includes helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and caregiver stress. Christi also supports those coping with trauma, chronic illness, body image concerns, and challenges linked to attachment or developmental differences.
She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, and Attachment-Based Therapy to match techniques to a person’s needs. Intervention choices are explained in plain language and adjusted as goals change.
Christi encourages people to set small, achievable steps and to recognize progress along the way. She frames therapy as a partnership focused on practical change and emotional relief. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that match those values to build a meaningful life even when stress is high.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches clear, practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to try new behaviors that reduce anxiety or low mood.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people connect today. It helps people understand relational patterns and try safer, more satisfying ways of relating to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christi treats therapy as a collaboration and will help people choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Techniques can be adjusted as goals evolve so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. Some formats may also be better when less bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed; confirm which options are available when you schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Christi commonly address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is relaxed and conversational. She focuses on listening, clear communication, and practical tools that clients can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
Christi has ten years of experience working as a psychotherapist and has supported people coping with trauma, developmental differences, and personality-related challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an Independent Licensed Social Worker in Ohio, listed as LISW and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.