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Christi Clark

Compassionate, practical therapy for life's challenges

LISW Ohio

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Christi

Christi Clark is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker (LISW) who brings a decade of clinical experience to people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with an emphasis on clear communication and a calm, conversational manner that helps clients feel heard while they explore practical steps toward change. Her work integrates several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused work, client-centered principles, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy.

Christi applies these approaches flexibly to address issues such as self-esteem, bipolar mood challenges, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and complex family dynamics including adoption and blended family concerns. She also supports people navigating commitment, codependency, and the effects of past abuse.

Christi aims to empower clients by partnering with them to identify values, build coping skills, and pursue goals that lead to steadier functioning and greater well-being. She offers sessions in English and practices from Ohio with availability for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Christi commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she employs to support people in clarifying values and building psychological flexibility when coping with difficult emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and improve emotional connection and trust within relationships.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Christi works together with clients to consider their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and may blend techniques from multiple approaches to find the best fit rather than relying on a single method.

Online therapy with Christi is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing options for different comfort levels and schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from home or while balancing work and family responsibilities, with flexibility to select the session type that works best for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Christi works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar conditions, and compassion fatigue.
What is Christi's therapeutic approach and style?
She uses a relaxed, conversational style and integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to each client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been practicing as a psychotherapist for 10 years, working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of mental health and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio with the designation OH LISW I.1303605-SUPV.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and conducts practice within Ohio.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English