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Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sarai. View 40 reviews
Great news, Sarai is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Mississippi and Alabama

Recent reviews

Christi is so helpful and so understanding I love her!

Reviewed November 2024

Christi was extremely helpful to me in moving through a difficult situation. She encouraged and challenged me to recognize what I did and did not need to do as I navigated some emotional circumstances. I needed someone with appreciation for how my Christian faith was important, and I feel Christi was a godsend. I am grateful for Betterhelp and for Christi.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Sarai

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master Addiction Counselor, Mental health and integrative medical nutritionist, personal trainer and fitness instructor. I graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with my Bachelor and Masters degree. I believe in looking at a person from a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual perspective. I believe change is the key to solving problems and developing overall well being. I am very loving and understanding, but also very direct and honest. I believe a therapist is here to help a person that is struggling to identify what they need or want in life and explore ways to find that place. I feel finding a purpose for yourself will increase will and confidence. I believe you must take care of yourself physically in order to grow in other areas and must have a spiritual foundation in order to deal with past experiences and enjoy future ones.

I have worked as a therapist since 1993, so 30 years of dealing with individuals and families that are struggling with depression, anxiety, past trauma, and addictions. I have worked in treatment centers and mental hospitals with inpatient and private practice for outpatient. I am licensed in Mississippi and Alabama. I am married with 5 children and believe that my own past experiences are a part of my training and ability to help others. Being a Christian, I feel God helps us through events and trials in our lives so that we can help others.

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Stress Anxiety Grief Eating disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Blended family issues Body image Codependency Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215084173.

  • LMFT · Mississippi · T0027 · Expires September 2025
  • LMFT · Alabama · 428 · Expires December 2024

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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten

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

Overall rating:

4.5

40 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Recommend Amazing Easy The best Listens Supportive Understanding Attentive

Christi is so helpful and so understanding I love her!

Reviewed November 2024

Christi was extremely helpful to me in moving through a difficult situation. She encouraged and challenged me to recognize what I did and did not need to do as I navigated some emotional circumstances. I needed someone with appreciation for how my Christian faith was important, and I feel Christi was a godsend. I am grateful for Betterhelp and for Christi.

Reviewed November 2024

She is a great listener. I love her Faith . And she has been very helpful to me.

Reviewed November 2024

Great therapist!

Reviewed November 2024

Wonderful therapist. Listens to my crazy and gives me ways to deal.

Reviewed September 2024

Great listener and easy to talk to.

Reviewed July 2024

Always available, honest and compassionate. A Godly woman who cares about her clients.

Reviewed June 2024

We have only had a couple sessions. But she calms me down. And I feel peaceful after I talk with her

Reviewed June 2024

Christi is a wonderful therapist and a supportive friend. She's been very helpful to me and my family! I feel comfortable sharing things with her that I can't with anyone else. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed May 2024

Christi is so supportive and kind but also holds me accountable. I feel that I have really grown as a result of our sessions.

Reviewed May 2024

Christi has been very understanding, patient, and attentive. She has provided me with godly advice and been very easy to reach. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2024

I have found it is easy to communicate with Ms. Christi, I have found that this way of communicating is helpful for me with all the things going on in my life. I am really thankful for Ms. Christi!

Reviewed March 2024

She’s excellent, she’s attentive, respects how I want to be talked too, she’s encouraging and very professional

Reviewed February 2024

She does great and always has something supportive to say. I'm comfortable opening up to her as I know her insights will be helpful!

Reviewed January 2024

She is the best. Period.

Reviewed September 2023

Mrs. Christi has just the right amount of empathy and guidance mixed with wisdom and care to get me in a better place emotionally. Thank you!!

Reviewed March 2023

She’s the best. I always think what will she say about this decision.

Reviewed November 2023

Love the accountability and the personal challenges she's helps me with. Can't say enough good things about Mrs Christi.

Reviewed November 2023

She is amazing so clam and sweet. She listens and answers it truthful. I love that she is Christian based so I can tell her my beliefs and she understands

Reviewed November 2023

She’s totally loving and understanding and I really appreciate her always following up with me to check on my mental status!!! Means a lot when u going through!! She’s GRREAT!!!!

Reviewed September 2023

She’s great!

Reviewed August 2023

The tools and techniques that I have developed while working with Christie have changed my life. She is very knowledgeable and so caring about her patients. Would recommend her to anyone seeking help.

Reviewed August 2023

She is no nonsense and does not sugar coat, but in the best way. She gets to the root of the issue and gives you assignments to reinforce what she is helping you work through. Christi is exactly what I needed!

Reviewed August 2023

Christi shows concern for my well-being. She listens without judgement.

Reviewed March 2023

I thank God for our sessions everyday. You're awesome Christi!

Reviewed March 2023

She’s amazing!

Reviewed March 2023

So far she’s been amazing! Very good listener and one thing that’s i’ve been missing from previous therapists is reassurance that’s she’s here for me!! ❤️

Reviewed March 2023

She is great!

Reviewed March 2023

She is the most,sweetest and compassionate therapist I’ve ever had!! Truly recommend her !!

Reviewed April 2023

Immediately connected with her and felt she understood me in ways i didn’t! Highly recommend her

Reviewed April 2023

I have only met with Christi twice, but she has been so helpful so far. She understands my concerns and she is helping me through all of my issues (which cover a variety of things through anxiety, binge-eating disorder, OCD tendencies, family issues, and more). She has taught me mindfulness techniques, and she is taking me in a step-by-step process of how to change my entire wellness process in order for me to start making big overall changes. She is very encouraging and always answers my messages very fast. She is the best!!! I definitely recommend her.

Reviewed February 2023

Courteous, professional, yet caring and empathetic! Highly recommend Christi for anyone struggling with a variety of life problems! She helped me a great deal!

Reviewed February 2023

I appreciate her ability to relate.

Reviewed February 2023

Excellent.

Reviewed February 2023

It’s hard to give a valid response to how you feel about a person after only one session. Most of these questions seemed premature.

Reviewed January 2023

Great

Reviewed December 2022

She is amazing. I never feel judged.

Reviewed December 2022

she’s amazing

Reviewed December 2022

I knew Christi was going to be the right person to help after reviewing her profile. I’m just beginning in therapy however I know she will help me get to where I want to be.

Reviewed November 2022

Christi gives valid advice and I love how she uses she gives spiritiual advice as well. She’s very easy to talk to abs doesn’t gaslight you for how you feel.

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten 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 Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten speak?

Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten have?

Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten has 30 years of experience.

Where is Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten licensed to practice?

Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten is licensed to practice in Mississippi and Alabama.

Does Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten 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 Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten offer?

Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten?

Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten 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 Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten?

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