Dr. Christi Brown , LPC

Dr. Christi Brown brings a direct, compassionate approach to therapy, guiding people who are ready to do the work required to build more satisfying lives. She holds a Ph.D. in addiction psychology - a doctoral degree focused on the study and treatment of addictive behaviors - and maintains credentials as a Licensed Addictions Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). These qualifications support her clinical work treating substance use disorders alongside mood and behavioral concerns.

With more than 20 years of counseling, coaching, and clinical supervision experience, she combines clinical training and practical skills to address a wide range of challenges. Her practice covers addictions and recovery, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar conditions, anxiety and stress, grief, trauma and abuse, anger and impulsivity, relationship and family issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, ADHD, and LGBT-related matters. She also integrates attention to body image, co-occurring conditions, and the effects of natural or human-caused disaster when relevant.

Dr. Brown emphasizes culturally aware care and works to create a collaborative process that helps clients identify goals, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. Her background in nutrition and integrative medicine in mental health informs a holistic perspective, and she has a long record of supervising and coaching other therapists to support effective client care.

Therapeutic Approaches Online with Dr. Christi Brown

Dr. Christi Brown uses proven therapeutic models to guide online work in ways that feel practical and grounded. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape patterns of connection and emotional response - it can be helpful for people who struggle with trust, intimacy, or repeated relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own goals; it supports self-exploration and helps people gain clarity and confidence in making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Brown collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these models to match a client’s situation and pace so treatment feels personalized and practical.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people located outside traditional office settings. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication formats, and access licensed professionals without geographic constraints.