Christy Potter , LPCC

Christy Potter is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with 7 years of clinical experience. As an LPCC, she has training in assessment and treatment of common mental health concerns and works with adults across a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

She provides care for stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and issues with self-esteem. Christy also assists people coping with life changes and addresses related concerns such as communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, questions about life purpose, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

Christy approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s needs. She draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients build practical skills and clarify values. Seeking change can take courage, and Christy aims to offer steady, nonjudgmental support as people work toward greater wellbeing and a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to commit to actions that reflect personal values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and difficulties finding purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to mood problems and anxiety. It offers practical strategies for managing panic, depression, anger, and social anxiety.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports the person's own self-directed growth and self-understanding. This approach can help with self-esteem, shame, and healing from trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christy collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to fit regular care into daily life and allow therapists and clients to continue work together even when in-person visits are impractical.