Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. With more than 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients experiencing depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, unresolved grief, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with those that self harm and struggle with self defeating behavior as well as adults and children with intellectual disabilities and their families.
My therapy style is person centered and strengths based. I believe in meeting the client “where they are at” and utilize Motivational Interviewing, active and empathetic listening as well as CBT and DBT therapies. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
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Cristy Bixler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois (IL LCSW 149.023121) with 7 years of professional experience. She works with people facing a range of concerns and offers clinical support rooted in practical, evidence-informed approaches.
Her practice focuses on depression, stress and anxiety, addiction recovery, unresolved grief, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She also has experience supporting people who self-harm or engage in self-defeating behavior, as well as adults and children with intellectual disabilities and their families. In addition, she provides assistance for issues related to relationships, parenting, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, coping with life changes, intimacy, and compassion fatigue. She also works with LGBT clients.
Cristy’s therapeutic approach is person-centered and strengths-based. She meets clients where they are and draws on Motivational Interviewing, active and empathetic listening, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to tailor treatment. She emphasizes respect, dignity and compassion in every interaction and customizes conversations and treatment plans to address each person’s unique needs.
Cristy aims to support and empower individuals who are taking the courageous step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, offering guidance and practical tools throughout the therapeutic journey.
Many people ask whether online therapy can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One major advantage is convenience and flexibility – clients can connect in the format that fits their life best, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to attend sessions consistently.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, practical way to receive support with everyday mental health and relationship concerns.
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