Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade , LPCC

Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Minnesota with 11 years of clinical experience. As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she brings trauma informed care to her work, including attention to intergenerational trauma and culturally informed approaches for clients from Native American backgrounds, including the Ojibwe community.

Certified as a Tele-mental Health provider, Christina integrates a range of therapeutic techniques to meet each person where they are. She is trained in Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy, which can be especially helpful for younger clients and for exploring feelings that are difficult to put into words. She also uses Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior. In addition, Christina offers Brainspotting, an advanced brain-body technique used to help with emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and other mental health concerns.

Christina has experience supporting teens with anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and she also works with adults and elders. She approaches care with patience, understanding, and a nonjudgmental stance, viewing each person as the expert of their own story. Christina emphasizes strengths and empowerment, and she aims to support clients as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade incorporates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally-focused therapy into her online practice to meet a variety of needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their goals and build on personal strengths; this approach can be useful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a practical option for anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people and couples understand and shift emotional responses to improve connection and address intimacy or relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Christina works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pace to support progress while honoring the client as the expert of their own story.

Because Christina is a certified Tele-mental Health provider, she offers flexible online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access care from different locations within her service area, and maintain continuity of support during life changes.