Cristy Bixler
Strengths-based care for life transitions
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About
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.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Coping with life changes, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Traumatic brain injury, Veterans, Visually impaired, Women’s issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149.023121
- NPI Number: 1295490951
- License: LCSW (Illinois) #149.023121 exp 2027-11-30
Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health 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.
How much experience does Cristy Bixler have?
Cristy Bixler has 7 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Cristy Bixler a licensed therapist?
Yes, Cristy Bixler is a licensed therapist with IL LCSW 149.023121.
In which languages does Cristy Bixler provide therapy?
Cristy Bixler provides therapy in English.
Where is Cristy Bixler located?
Cristy Bixler is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Cristy Bixler as my therapist?
You can work with Cristy Bixler through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Cristy Bixler work with international clients?
Cristy Bixler does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cristy Bixler cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session with Cristy Bixler, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.