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Christi Clark

Therapist · Ohio

Christi Clark, LISW

Calm, practical therapy with a collaborative focus

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  • Respectful and direct
  • Goal oriented
  • Experience with trauma

About Christi

Christi Clark is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker (LISW) with ten years of experience as a psychotherapist. She aims to help people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or navigating big life changes. Christi also supports those facing relationship strain, addiction struggles, mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.

She keeps conversations relaxed and direct. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Christi emphasizes respect and sensitivity and avoids labeling; the goal is to help each person move toward greater calm and purpose.

Christi blends several therapeutic approaches to match a person's needs. She draws from cognitive behavioral methods to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to the individual and attachment-based ideas when relational patterns are a core concern.

Her background includes a wide range of clinical work with people experiencing trauma, mood disorders, and long-term health or caregiving stress. That experience informs how she balances emotional support with skills practice during sessions.

Christi asks about a person's daily routines and relationships to find concrete areas to change. She helps set small, realistic goals and practices coping strategies together in session. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who prefer a calm, conversational style and a practical plan may find her approach helpful. When someone is ready to start, Christi works collaboratively to map the next steps and set achievable goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes because it focuses on small, value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to change patterns that cause distress. It suits anxiety, depression, and many daily struggles that benefit from skill practice. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early bonds affect present difficulties, which can help when relationship strain or caregiving stress is a core issue.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and what feels helpful. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into their week and helpful for maintaining steady progress. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins on busy days, easier scheduling around caregiving or medical appointments, and the chance to practice skills between sessions in everyday settings. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help clients build workable routines and manageable goals without promising specific outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christi commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction concerns, trauma and grief, and coping with life changes among other issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is relaxed and conversational, focused on practical steps and supportive guidance rather than labels.

What kind of clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working as a psychotherapist with people facing mood disorders, trauma, caregiving stress, and complex life challenges.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is an LISW which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Are international clients accepted?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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