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Dr. Christie Taylor

Dr. Christie Taylor

Therapist · Texas

Trusted counselor for life and recovery struggles

  • Thirteen therapeutic approaches
  • Focus on recovery and growth
  • Practical skill building

About Christie

Dr. Christie Taylor is an LPC with 30 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges. She focuses on what clients hope to change in their lives and on practical steps to move toward those goals. Her approach centers on building trust and clarifying the thoughts and feelings that brought someone into counseling.

She begins by listening closely to each person’s story. If past events are still affecting daily life, she works with clients to put those memories into perspective so they have less power over current choices. Her work includes addiction and recovery support and attention to mood changes tied to substance use.

Dr. Taylor has led mental health and substance use programs in both private and public settings. She has experience as a clinical director in psychiatric care across levels of treatment and has served as a CEO of nonprofit addiction programs. That background informs a practical, process-focused style in sessions.

As an educator, she has taught mental health and addiction counseling at several universities for two decades. She brings that teaching perspective into sessions by explaining options and helping people learn new skills for managing emotions and relationships.

Her practice also includes work with children and teens, especially young people affected by parental alcoholism and addiction. She uses clear, age-appropriate ways to help younger clients express themselves and build coping skills.

People who meet with Dr. Taylor can expect a collaborative process that balances support with real-world strategies. She aims to walk alongside clients as they make changes and take steps toward healthier routines and relationships.

Approaches that guide online work and decision making

Dr. Taylor uses several grounded approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional responses, helping people improve connection and manage worry in close relationships. Client-centered therapy centers on listening without judgment and following the client’s pace, which creates space to name goals and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods that feel like a good fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve during therapy.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time, making it easier to schedule brief check-ins, and allowing work around school or job commitments. Online work also supports consistent follow-up and skill practice between sessions, which can make progress feel more steady over time.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Taylor address in therapy?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps clarify thoughts and feelings and works on concrete steps clients can try between sessions.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She brings 30 years of experience leading mental health and addiction treatment programs, clinical direction in psychiatric care, and many years providing direct counseling services.

Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is listed as an LPC practicing in Texas with a long history in mental health and addiction services.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is recorded as accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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