Christie Phillips , LPC

Christie Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience working in both therapeutic and professional human-development settings. She combines training from behavioral and psychological environments with practical experience in business and human development to help people navigate change, cope with challenges, and pursue personal growth.

Her work spans a broad age range, from young children to adults in their 90s, and she has delivered services in personal, business, legal, medical, academic, and community settings. Christie values the uniqueness of each person and brings an attitude of respect for diversity to every clinical relationship. She aims to build a strong connection with each client, listen to their needs, and select approaches and tools that support movement toward their goals.

While she has developed particular expertise in trauma situations, acute behavioral and emotional issues, couples and relationship improvement, and autism spectrum behaviors, these areas do not limit the scope of her practice. Her specialties grew from referrals and sponsored training, and she strives to be effective in varied therapeutic situations by adapting evidence-based techniques to the individual or family she is working with. Christie seeks to create comfort and connection as foundations for effective therapy and supports clients at many stages of life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Christie employs trauma-informed therapeutic approaches that focus on understanding how past harm affects current feelings and behaviors. These methods emphasize safety, stabilization, and skill-building to help people manage strong emotions and rebuild daily functioning after abuse or other traumatic experiences. Relationship-focused therapy is another core approach she uses, concentrating on communication, intimacy, conflict resolution, and rebuilding trust to improve couples and family dynamics. For clients on the autism spectrum and for behavioral concerns, Christie integrates developmentally appropriate, behaviorally informed strategies that support routines, social skills, and emotional regulation.

Determining the right combination of techniques is part of the collaborative process. Christie works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts evidence-based methods so the plan fits the individual or family. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in their care and better able to try approaches that match their life circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to access care across locations and schedules. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are, providing consistent support in formats that match personal comfort and logistical needs.