- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
- Self-esteem work
About Christy
Christy Turnquist is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing addictions, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, career uncertainty, LGBT identity questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses life purpose alongside issues such as caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and smoking or vaping cessation.
Christy centers work on practical steps clients can use right away. Sessions tend to focus on uncovering strengths, improving day-to-day coping, and building clearer decision-making around work, relationships, and health. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and encourages direct discussion of what is getting in the way of forward movement.
In early sessions she helps people map immediate priorities and small, achievable changes. That may involve setting short-term goals, practicing communication or boundary skills, or creating a plan to reduce substance use. She frames these actions as experiments clients can try and adjust.
For those handling caregiving, cancer, aging, or first responder stress, she offers attention to practical stress management and problem-solving. Career and life-purpose conversations look at values, next steps, and realistic options rather than quick fixes. Work with LGBT concerns includes identity support and coping strategies for stigma-related stress.
Christy accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. She uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Christy works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach is behavioral work that breaks down difficult habits into manageable steps and builds new routines. That method can help with addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and creating daily structure.Another approach emphasizes values and goal-based planning to explore life purpose and career direction. This style helps people clarify what matters and test realistic options rather than chasing quick fixes. It is useful for clients reevaluating work, relationships, or roles after a major life change.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the collaboration. She and the client will review goals, try approaches, and adjust the plan when something doesn’t fit. The therapist frames treatment as a series of practical experiments and progress checks rather than a fixed prescription.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people connect with a licensed professional from different locations, which can help maintain continuity during transitions or travel.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, LGBT identity concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, cancer-related issues, aging concerns, and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify small, practical steps. Sessions often map priorities, set short-term goals, and test changes that can build momentum.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and behavioral concerns. That experience includes work related to addiction and caregiver stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC, which means Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. She practices from Florida and lists that as her region.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English. Confirming logistics is recommended when scheduling across time zones.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.