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Online therapist

Christian Geirsson

Hopeful, practical therapy for everyday challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Christian

Christian Geirsson is a licensed professional counselor with nine years of experience. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and challenges around self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns related to ADHD, bipolar conditions, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related issues.

Christian practices in Pennsylvania and speaks English. Christian aims for straightforward, respectful conversations. He treats people with sensitivity and compassion and adapts the pace to each person's needs.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. The goal is to help people feel more capable day to day. His approach mixes client-centered listening with skills-based methods.

That means first understanding what matters to the person, then teaching tools to manage emotions and behavior. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to reduce distress and build coping skills. Christian also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods.

These help with setting short-term goals and staying motivated through change. He collaborates with clients to create a plan that fits their life and priorities. People can expect a calm, practical style that balances empathy and structure.

Christian emphasizes small, achievable steps and checks progress along the way. He supports people who want clearer routines, stronger coping skills, and more confidence managing difficult moments.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they are. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them feel heard so they can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and mood problems through practical exercises and thought reframing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Christian will talk through goals and preferences, then suggest methods that match those goals. That collaboration helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant to everyday life.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule. Video calls can recreate a face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions let someone join from anywhere. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, frequent check-ins and written reminders of tools and exercises. These options add flexibility and let licensed professionals reach people where they already are, making regular progress more achievable.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christian address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, ADHD, bipolar, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns, among other focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Christian combines empathic, client-centered listening with practical skills teaching to help people manage emotions and make changes.
How much experience does he have?
He holds nine years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with a range of mood and adjustment concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC014434.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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