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Christine Stelzer

Warm, experienced counselor using CBT and person-centered care

LPC Wisconsin

Experience
26 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Christine

Christine Stelzer is a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin with 26 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered, supportive methods to help clients explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that get in the way of feeling more capable and connected. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate listening while tailoring conversation and plans to each person's needs.

Clients can expect a collaborative process in which Christine creates a welcoming environment for honest reflection about relationships, motivation, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and workplace or identity-related stressors. She also attends to additional concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, body image, caregiver stress, multicultural matters, and seasonal mood changes.

Christine encourages people to recognize the courage it takes to seek support and works with them to set practical goals, build skills, and strengthen self-compassion over time.

How Christine Integrates Therapy Approaches Online



Christine uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; these techniques are practical for managing anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and motivation issues. She also draws on client-centered therapy principles, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist supports exploration and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine works together with clients to assess goals, preferences, and the nature of the difficulties they bring, adjusting methods over time rather than prescribing a single path up front. This allows the therapeutic plan to evolve as needs change and progress is made.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people managing busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and access a licensed professional from wherever the client is located.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career and life change issues, as well as relationship, intimacy-related, and workplace problems. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, aging concerns, body image, and seasonal mood changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered supportive counseling with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-informed techniques to help clients explore feelings and build practical coping skills.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 26 years of professional experience working with people across a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC with licensure listed as WI LPC 2332-125 and practices from Wisconsin.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people who live outside the U.S.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English