Thea Cristwell-Butler
Practical support for life’s toughest transitions CBT based coping skills Family and relationship support Trauma grief and mood
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About
Thea Cristwell-Butler is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counselor from Webster University and is currently working toward a doctorate in Community Care and Counseling at Liberty University.
Her background includes more than a decade of work in nonprofit agencies, school environments, and community settings, giving her a practical, grounded perspective on the concerns people bring to therapy. She enjoys working with individuals, families, and small groups, and often helps clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, mood-related concerns, and ineffective coping patterns.
In sessions, Thea primarily draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, along with client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy and collaboration, and narrative therapy, which helps clients reshape the stories they carry about themselves and their experiences. When someone is going through a difficult season and wants support stabilizing emotions, thoughts, and behavior, she offers a steady, skill-building space to begin making change.
Her background includes more than a decade of work in nonprofit agencies, school environments, and community settings, giving her a practical, grounded perspective on the concerns people bring to therapy. She enjoys working with individuals, families, and small groups, and often helps clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, mood-related concerns, and ineffective coping patterns.
In sessions, Thea primarily draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, along with client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy and collaboration, and narrative therapy, which helps clients reshape the stories they carry about themselves and their experiences. When someone is going through a difficult season and wants support stabilizing emotions, thoughts, and behavior, she offers a steady, skill-building space to begin making change.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 14
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LPC 83857, FL LMHC MH10540
- NPI Number: 1891964474
- License: LPC (Texas), LMHC (Florida)
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Made Accessible Online
In online therapy, Thea Cristwell-Butler draws on practical, client-focused methods that support real-life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another, and then practice new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and everyday overwhelm.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes building psychological flexibility - learning to make room for difficult emotions while taking meaningful steps toward personal values. This approach can be especially useful when clients feel stuck, discouraged, or pulled off course by intense feelings or unhelpful patterns. Client-centered therapy rounds out her work by prioritizing empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while identifying goals that fit their lives and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Thea works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want to change, what has already been tried, and what feels most supportive, then adjusts the pace and tools accordingly.
Online sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to stay connected and engaged even when schedules are busy or routines change.
How much experience does Thea Cristwell-Butler have?
Thea Cristwell-Butler has 14 years of experience.
Is Thea Cristwell-Butler a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is licensed as an LPC and an LMHC. Her license details are TX LPC 83857 and FL LMHC MH10540.
In which languages does Thea Cristwell-Butler provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Thea Cristwell-Butler located?
Thea Cristwell-Butler is located in Texas.
How can I work with Thea Cristwell-Butler as my therapist?
You can work with Thea Cristwell-Butler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Thea Cristwell-Butler work with international clients?
No. Thea Cristwell-Butler does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Thea Cristwell-Butler 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.