- 18 years experience
- Washington LMHC
- Focus on relationships
About Cristien
Cristien Storm is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor with 18 years of clinical experience. She draws on long-term practice helping people navigate relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and concerns tied to sexual orientation and identity. Cristien emphasizes practical, steady support as people take first steps toward feeling better.
Cristien approaches sessions from the view that each person knows their story best. She looks for clients' existing strengths and helps them use those strengths to manage distress. Conversations are direct and respectful, focused on realistic steps rather than abstract theory.
Many people come to Cristien for help with communication problems, attachment and abandonment worries, or the fallout from past hurt. She also works with mood concerns, social anxiety, and panic disorder and panic attacks. In session she concentrates on what’s happening now and what can change next.
When anger or control issues show up, Cristien helps people notice patterns and practice different responses. For those dealing with guilt, shame, or isolation, she offers guidance aimed at restoring self-compassion and connection. She supports clients exploring sexuality and women’s issues in a nonjudgmental way.
Starting therapy is framed as a joint process. Cristien helps set goals, tries out practical tools, and adjusts the plan based on what actually helps. Her style is steady, straightforward, and focused on making daily life feel more manageable.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Two common evidence-based techniques Cristien uses are skills-focused work and trauma-informed support. Skills-focused work teaches practical tools you can use right away, such as breathing or grounding methods for panic symptoms and step-by-step exercises to improve communication. Trauma-informed support pays attention to safety and pacing, helping people process difficult memories without being overwhelmed.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Cristien collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs and goals. She reviews what helps, adapts tools, and changes course when something isn’t working.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from a quieter space. It also makes it possible to practice skills between sessions and bring those experiences back to discussion. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help people manage panic, anxiety, relationship stress, and everyday challenges without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cristien help with?
She helps people with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and lgbtq+ related issues, plus related concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, mood disorders, and attachment problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative. Cristien highlights a person’s strengths and works on small, doable steps to reduce distress and improve daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Cristien has 18 years of professional work experience in mental health settings and clinical practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
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 the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.