Christine "Christie" Kraft , LCSW

Christine "Christie" Kraft is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona with 25 years of professional experience. She works with individuals and families addressing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and issues around self-esteem. Her practice also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.

Christie centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can support healing and growth. Recognizing that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, she offers steady support and attentive listening in a non-judgmental therapeutic setting. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, helping clients identify practical ways to manage symptoms, improve relationships, and build self-compassion. Whether addressing everyday stressors or deeper trauma, Christie aims to create an encouraging space where clients can explore challenges, discover resources, and move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Christine "Christie" Kraft uses evidence-informed approaches to help people manage symptoms and build resilience. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and when moments of avoidance interfere with life goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relational patterns and how they shape current relationships and emotional responses - it can be useful for attachment issues, parenting concerns, and healing from relational trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, offering a supportive space for clients to explore self-esteem, communication problems, and identity concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Christie collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy with Christie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, varied comfort levels, and geographic distance. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while maintaining consistent therapeutic contact and support.