- Client-Centered Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Christina
Christina Nelson is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oregon with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, and guilt and shame.
Christina uses straightforward conversation to help people untangle what matters most to them. Sessions typically look like listening, reflecting, and trying different ways to tell and reframe hard stories. She pays attention to how a person’s history shows up in current feelings and choices.
Her approach blends client-centered work with narrative ideas and trauma-focused techniques. That means she follows the person’s lead, examines the stories people hold about themselves, and addresses trauma symptoms when they get in the way of daily life. People bring specific problems like workplace stress, relationship conflict, or lingering shame, and the work aims to make those problems more manageable.
In practical terms, Christina helps people name what they’re carrying and test small changes in thinking or behavior. She supports parents and caregivers who feel overwhelmed, people facing separation or divorce, and those dealing with mood or post-traumatic stress issues. Conversations are paced to what a person can handle that week.
Sessions are conducted in English in Oregon. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation centers on what matters to the person right now. The therapist listens, reflects, and adjusts pacing to match the client's needs. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, and struggles that feel immediate.Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. The work involves naming those stories, testing whether they still fit, and trying alternative ways to describe difficult events. This can be useful for guilt, shame, relationship problems, and changes in identity.
Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the effects of past traumatic events on current functioning. The therapist helps identify trauma responses and uses techniques to reduce their impact on daily routines and relationships.
Figuring out which approach fits comes through collaboration. The therapist will check in about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening, story work, or trauma-focused interventions and can shift course as needs change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with narrative and trauma-focused approaches. She follows the person's lead while examining stories and trauma responses that affect daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do sessions and costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.
How do I get started with a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.