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Online therapist

Christi Fields

Compassionate, practical support for families

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
New Mexico, California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Christi

Christi Fields is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports parents and families with common worries like stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and grief. She uses straightforward, practical strategies to help people manage strong emotions, cope with life changes, and address relationship and family problems.

Christi draws on ten years of experience in counseling and case management, and she communicates plainly so parents can take the next step without feeling overwhelmed.

Background and approach

Christi often works with issues connected to trauma, substance use, court-related or child welfare matters, and situations involving divorce or separation. She brings a harm-reduction perspective and avoids judgment while focusing on what will work for each family. Sessions emphasize realistic goals rather than perfection, aiming for solutions that feel “good enough” for everyday life.

Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means conversations are guided by what the client values, while also identifying specific steps to change thoughts and behaviors. She pairs therapy with parenting psycho-education when needed so caregivers leave with concrete tools.

Christi has experience supporting people facing fatherhood issues, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, intellectual disability, and family of origin conflicts. She also addresses intimacy issues, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career-related stress. Her practice is based in New Mexico and she offers services in English.

Christi emphasizes collaboration and self-determination. She listens first, helps set achievable goals, and works with each person to build a practical plan for change.

Practical approaches for online family support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and building goals that matter to the client. It helps parents and caregivers feel heard while deciding what changes feel right for their family. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and teaches simple skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferred ways of working. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, solution-focused steps, or a more person-centered pace based on what feels most useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving duties. They also allow families to practice strategies in their everyday environment and check in more frequently when needed.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christi address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, substance use and addictions, relationship and family problems, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is non-judgmental and practical, focusing on client self-determination and harm reduction. Sessions aim for realistic, usable changes rather than perfection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christi has ten years of experience providing counseling, clinical case management, and parenting psycho-education in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with NM LCSW C-11005 and CA LCSW 94854, and she practices from New Mexico.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
New Mexico, California
Languages
English

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