- Focus on self-discovery
- Practical coping skills
- Support for relationships
About Christie
Christie Carol Spahr is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 26 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also offers support for concerns like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, attachment and abandonment wounds, and men's issues.
She encourages clients to get to know who they are and to practice self-compassion, tolerance, trust, and confidence. Sessions focus on helping people notice and name difficult feelings, try new ways of coping, and rebuild a sense of purpose. Christie emphasizes steady, practical steps rather than quick fixes.
Her approach draws on humanistic, existential, person-centered, motivational, narrative, and spoken-word influences. That means conversations concentrate on each person's story, values, and strengths. Therapy is meant to be an open-hearted, open-minded space to share thoughts and emotions without judgment.
Christie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Oregon and later completed a Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. Before graduate school she worked in sports marketing and studied Indigenous cultures in Australia and the U.S.
Outside of therapy, running has been central to her life. She has run marathons around the world and says that long-distance running taught perseverance and honesty with oneself. Christie brings that steady, determined spirit into her work with clients.
Approaches that guide online work and understanding
Christie's listed influences include humanistic and person-centered perspectives, which focus on listening, empathy, and helping people connect with their own values and strengths. This approach can be helpful for people feeling stuck, isolated, or unsure about who they are.Existential-influenced work looks at meaning, purpose, and the big questions people face. It can help when clients are dealing with life transitions, existential angst, or questions about life purpose.
Narrative and motivational elements invite people to retell parts of their story and try small behavior changes that align with their goals. These ways of working often help with motivation, communication problems, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Christie collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting conversation style, exercises, and pacing together rather than imposing a single method.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know what will fit into your routine. Many people choose remote therapy because it can fit around work, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep consistent appointments. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed and options that avoid being on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Christie commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and men's issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her sessions are conversational and reflective, focusing on personal stories, values, and strengths. She uses approaches that encourage self-compassion, practical coping, and renewed trust in oneself.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of professional experience and holds a Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. Earlier work included sports marketing and cultural studies related to Indigenous communities.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices from that state.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions for people located outside the U.S.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.