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Christi Nelson, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Christi is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Christi. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Christi is very professional and always has great advice , at the same time she is approachable and you feel like she cares and wants to help .

Reviewed December 2024

Speaking with Christi feels wonderfully genuine and friendly. An open mind and great questions do dig into what’s going on.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Christi

  • 17 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with 14 years of experience working in the mental health and addiction field in the state of Texas. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including addiction, anger management, veteran issues, depression, anxiety, parenting problems, career challenges, and just finding direction in life.

My counseling style is warm and casual. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am not here to judge anyone. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, rational-emotive, and existential counseling. We will work together to develop a treatment plan that meets your unique and specific needs.

The hardest thing to do is ask for help and I applaud you. I am here to support, encourage, and help you "figure things out".

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Christi Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417111774.

  • LPC · Texas · 80981 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Christi Nelson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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Christi is very professional and always has great advice , at the same time she is approachable and you feel like she cares and wants to help .

Reviewed December 2024

Speaking with Christi feels wonderfully genuine and friendly. An open mind and great questions do dig into what’s going on.

Reviewed September 2024

Although it’s only been one session with Christi, she has given me a lot to think about

Reviewed July 2024

She has been very effective in helping me identify my problems and has helped me work through them overall she has been a fantastic therapist that has helped my mental health recovery very much

Reviewed January 2024

Christi is a knowledgeable and caring person who sincerely cares. I appreciate her candor and her professionalism

Reviewed May 2023

Christi has been such a great person to work with! I met her right before going through multiple big life changes and she has helped me think through my situations and come up with actionable solutions to my problems. She is a great listener and knows how to kindly point out the things I am trying to work on when I don't recognize them myself.

Reviewed March 2023

Christi is wonderful, patient, and understanding of my needs in order to provide the best care. She’s also extremely flexible and willing to work with my crazy schedule!

Reviewed February 2023

I've only had one session so far

Reviewed January 2023

Christi is straight to the point. If that’s your cup of tea, great. If you’re looking for empathy, look elsewhere. After a brief discussion of my issues, she asks something along the lines of “so what do you want from therapy?” In my opinion, the therapist should be the one helping someone figure out why they are there. That was a frustrating question for me to hear. Her advice was blunt and not helpful. I’d recommend her to someone with shallow issues, not to someone who has years of trauma. In my experience with her (which I will admit was not long), she was quick to assume details of my life and did not make much of an effort to learn the whole story. I did not think I would have to call a family member to vent about how frustrating a therapist was.

Reviewed January 2023

Christi has been so supportive in helping me talk through a really tough breakup. I feel like I have someone in my corner in a situation where I felt very alone. :)

Reviewed September 2022

She’s great. I would highly recommend.

Reviewed September 2022

Christi Nelson has been very helpful in my therapy. I would recommend her to my friends and family.

Reviewed September 2022

I’m only two sessions in, but I feel like this is a fit. She balances listening with offering advice and strategies. I feel like I can present a problem/issue trusting that she will know how to help. And I like her demeanor. She’s very chill in a positive way.

Reviewed September 2022

Christi is down to Earth, friendly, and caring.

Reviewed August 2022

She was able to open my mind to see a new perspective.

Reviewed August 2022

Christi is great! She is helping me get through one of the hardest times and supporting/ encouraging me with mental and emotional growth. Super happy to have been connected with her. She is a great listener but also provides real, honest feedback which is important for me in therapy. I've had therapy before where they only listened and didn't respond much, I really appreciate Christi's guidance and knowledge. Highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2022

I meant to strongly agree with all. She’s actually really helpful and insightful. So far better than most therapists I’ve ever seen.

Reviewed June 2022

So happy I gave BetterHelp a try and was matched with Christi. She has helped guide me in making some big life changes and has encouraged me to believe in myself. She gave actionable tasks and was very caring about all of the issues I was having day to day.

Reviewed May 2022

I really like my therapist

Reviewed May 2022

she was so good at listening to me and responded to me quickly. I feel she really helped me with getting help and if I was older I would have loved to stay with her

Reviewed April 2022

She’s very understanding and patient with anything. Would highly recommend. Makes you feel welcome and easy to open up to.

Reviewed April 2022

She presents aspects that I never thought of .

Reviewed March 2022

Christi is awesome!

Reviewed March 2022

Christi is amazing and has offers so many insights into my issues that I would have never seen without her help. She’s the best!

Reviewed March 2022

She was very caring, easy to talk to. Easy to open up too. It’s only been one session but she really helped me. Looking forward to more sessions and the help she can give me.

Reviewed February 2022

She is very helpful. Very thoughtful in her responses, and makes you think about actions and reactions, and then find a better way to balance them

Reviewed January 2022

Christi has been my perfect match for therapy. She’s easy to talk to, and great at pulling out what matters when I ramble.

Reviewed January 2022

Christi has great energy. She listens and also offers a great positive perspective. She has been a tremendous help in boosting my confidence for my career and job search.

Reviewed January 2022

I have really enjoyed working with Christi. She offers me non-judgemental listening ears and challenges me to analyze my choices from different perspectives. I am already becoming more aware of my surroundings thanks to her. I am so thankful I chose her to be my therapist, I have really connected with Christi and always look forward to talking to her!

Reviewed December 2021

You were so wonderful! You really helped me out with my situation in life! Thank you for your time, attention, and advice!

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Christi Nelson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Christi Nelson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Christi Nelson speak?

Christi Nelson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Christi Nelson have?

Christi Nelson has 17 years of experience.

Where is Christi Nelson licensed to practice?

Christi Nelson is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Christi Nelson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Christi Nelson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Christi Nelson offer?

Christi Nelson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Christi Nelson?

Christi Nelson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Christi Nelson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.