Christie Degraffenried, LPC - Therapist in Oklahoma

About Christie

Christie Degraffenried is a licensed professional counselor in Oklahoma with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Christie speaks plainly in sessions and aims to make therapy easy to understand for someone juggling family responsibilities or a busy schedule.

Her work centers on practical skills. She helps clients build better communication, cope with panic attacks, and reduce social isolation.

Background and approach

Sessions often include clear steps for improving self-esteem and identifying actions that make daily life easier. Christie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. She prioritizes collaboration, so people leave with tools they can try between sessions.

The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes. Over two decades she has guided people through forgiveness, finding life purpose, and handling upsetting changes. She brings calm, direct guidance and focuses on what will help most in real life.

Christie holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. Her practice offers several online formats to fit different schedules. Sessions are conducted in English and organized so people can start by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits them.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Christie commonly uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One approach emphasizes teaching coping strategies for anxiety and panic - clients learn breathing, grounding, and step-by-step routines to reduce immediate symptoms and regain a sense of control. Another approach helps improve communication and relationships by practicing clear speaking and listening skills, then applying those skills to real-life situations to reduce conflict and misunderstanding.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christie works together with each person to identify goals and tests methods to see what fits best. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps the client make steady progress and feel more capable day to day.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options allow people to connect from home or between commitments, making it easier to keep therapy consistent. The variety of formats supports different comfort levels and schedules while keeping the focus on practical work and achievable steps.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Christie focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses self-esteem, panic attacks, social anxiety, loneliness, and communication problems.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and skills-based, using evidence-based methods to teach coping strategies and improve communication. Sessions aim for practical tools clients can use between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working with people facing a range of emotional challenges. That background informs a steady, practical approach to therapy.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as OK LPC LPC03998, and practices in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Self esteem

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Oklahoma
Languages: English

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