Christel Brydegaard , LMHC

Christel Brydegaard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with six years of professional experience. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, working alongside clients to explore thoughts and feelings and to address the obstacles that interfere with daily functioning and relationships.

Christel tailors interventions to each person’s individual needs, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapting strategies as clients progress toward their goals. Her practice emphasizes a nonjudgmental, open-minded stance that supports clients through difficult transitions and complex emotional experiences.

She specializes in trauma-related work, including support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and also serves people coping with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and relationship difficulties. In addition, Christel works with clients on stress management, parenting and family issues, eating concerns, ADHD, anger, compassion fatigue, and other life changes.

Christel aims to help clients build practical coping skills, process painful memories, and strengthen interpersonal functioning so they can move toward the changes they seek.

Trauma-Informed and Skills-Focused Online Therapy

Christel uses trauma-focused interventions that help people process and work through the effects of traumatic events, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. These approaches emphasize understanding trauma responses and developing strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also employs skills-based techniques to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. These methods focus on building practical coping skills - such as emotion regulation, grounding, and problem-solving - to support mood stability and healthier relationships.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Christel works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on progress and client feedback.

Online therapy with Christel is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent care, attend sessions from home or work, and maintain momentum between meetings.