Christi Stephenson , LCSW

She is licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that indicates advanced training and clinical practice in social work. With a long history in social work spanning more than two decades, she has focused her efforts on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and a range of life transitions.

Christi approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, meeting clients where they are and helping them build on their existing strengths. She customizes conversations and treatment plans to reflect the unique needs and goals of each individual, adapting strategies to suit different circumstances and stages of life. Her work includes support for relationships and family concerns, parenting challenges, career issues, and difficulties such as anger, low self-esteem, and depression.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, she encourages and affirms those who reach out for help. Her style centers on collaboration and practical, evidence-informed approaches designed to help clients navigate change, recover from trauma, and develop coping skills for everyday challenges.

Evidence-informed approaches and the convenience of online therapy

Christi uses evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies that focus on understanding how past experiences affect present reactions and relationships. These techniques help people process difficult events and develop healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic symptoms.

She also employs a strengths-based framework that identifies and builds on each person’s existing resources and resilience. This practical approach supports recovery and problem-solving by highlighting what is already working and expanding those skills into everyday life. In addition, Christi brings a family-centered perspective when appropriate, helping parents and families navigate parenting challenges, relationship stress, and major transitions in ways that promote healthier dynamics.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Christi collaborates with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She works together with clients to adjust methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Christi is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These options increase accessibility and allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.