Christina Rydeen, LPC, LCPC - Therapist in Missouri

About Christina

Christina Rydeen is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship or family concerns. She is licensed in Missouri and holds LPC and LCPC credentials. Christina aims to make the first step into therapy feel achievable and calm for people looking for change.

Her sessions focus on straightforward conversation. She creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can say what’s on their mind.

Background and approach

Christina listens closely and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way of feeling better. She uses practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and build helpful habits. Emotionally-focused and client-centered methods guide how she supports emotional expression and stronger connections.

Christina draws on 14 years of experience to match tools to each person’s situation. She pays attention to stress from caregiving, chronic health challenges, grief, life changes, and burnout. Her work also supports people dealing with ADHD, trauma, body image concerns, and complicated emotions like guilt or shame.

Sessions move at a person’s pace and emphasize small, doable steps. Christina helps clients experiment with new ways of coping and communicating. Over time the goal is clearer choices, steadier moods, and better day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction during life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches clear, practical skills to change them. It often helps with mood challenges, worry, and behavioral patterns like avoidance or poor sleep.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try techniques and adjust the plan as needed so therapy matches the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and where people meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions are an option when video is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity of care when life gets unpredictable.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, eating and bipolar disorders, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and nonjudgmental. She combines listening with practical exercises to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

What is her professional background?

Christina has 14 years of professional experience in counseling and brings that background to address both emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is licensed in Missouri with the license numbers MO LPC 2011004897 and KS LCPC LCPC 03769.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payment handled?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Missouri, Kansas
Languages: English

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