- Anxiety support
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and healing
About Christie
Christie Gait is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina with 11 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or difficult life changes. Christie centers sessions on each person's story and strengths so people can find clearer footing during hard moments.
She commonly supports clients facing relationship strain, trauma or abuse, and low self-esteem. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, feelings of emptiness, and complications that arise around divorce or blended families. Christie talks through common patterns like control issues, jealousy, communication problems, and struggles with commitment.
Christie takes a straightforward, respectful approach. She encourages people to notice what already helps them and build on those resources. Therapy sessions are collaborative and focus on small, practical steps that can make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Her work includes attention to motivation, confidence, and finding purpose after change. Christie emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes and supports people as they try new ways of coping. She aims to make the process feel doable and humane.
If someone is considering therapy, Christie asks them to reflect on what they want to change and what matters most to them. That helps shape short- and longer-term goals before moving forward.
How evidence-based techniques work in online care
Christie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear, usable skills. One common approach focuses on managing anxiety and panic by teaching breathing and grounding strategies and helping people notice thought patterns that worsen worry. Those skills aim to reduce the intensity of panic symptoms and make daily routines easier to handle for many people.Another commonly used set of techniques targets relationship and attachment concerns by identifying interaction patterns and practicing new ways of communicating. This approach helps people recognize how past experiences shape present reactions and supports building steadier connections with others.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christie collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is tracked. She treats the process as a partnership where the person’s priorities guide the focus.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking so they meet your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. Ask about specific session formats during scheduling to learn how they can fit into your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Christie help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is the general style of therapy like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on strengths and small steps that can improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Christie?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.