Thea Cristwell-Butler
Compassionate counselor blending evidence and connection
LPC, LMHC Texas
- Experience
- 14 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Thea
Thea Cristwell-Butler brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice and holds LPC and LMHC credentials.
Background and approach
She completed a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and is pursuing a doctorate in Community Care and Counseling, bringing a long-standing commitment to clinical growth and serving people across community and school settings. Her background includes work in nonprofit organizations and educational environments, where she supported clients through emotional and behavioral challenges.
Thea draws on a blend of practical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy, tailoring interventions to the needs presented.
She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, ADHD, and other life changes. Thea also addresses specific areas such as abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, and infidelity.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and helping clients stabilize emotions, thoughts, and behaviors while building practical coping skills. Based in Texas, she offers a range of session formats to match different schedules and preferences.
Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life
Thea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and emotional responses; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so clients can act in ways that align with what matters to them despite difficult feelings. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her approach, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the client's perspective guides the pace and goals of work.Choosing the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. Thea will work with each person to explore needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapt methods from these therapies to form a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and provide continuity during busy seasons of life. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support across different communication styles.
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Experience
14+ years
Licensed
Texas, Florida
Languages
English