- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Christine
Christine "Chris" Coleman-Sandwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and addiction. She also lists blended family issues among her focused concerns.
Chris helps people who are coping with big life changes. That includes midlife shifts, workplace stress, separation or divorce, and caregiver strain. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, intimacy challenges, and questions around sexuality and self-esteem.
Her practice emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Chris uses approaches that encourage clients to set small, achievable steps and reflect on what matters most to them.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about patterns and choices. Chris uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's perspective, Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and readiness for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify concrete next steps. These tools are used to address relationship dynamics, parenting concerns, and blended household challenges among other issues.
She draws on years of work with people from various backgrounds to help them manage symptoms and day-to-day problems. If someone is unsure how to begin, the recommended first step is to follow the online intake process and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and practical options.
How her approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens actively, reflects what she hears, and helps the person name goals and values. This approach can help with relationship strain, self-esteem, and feeling heard during family transitions.Motivational Interviewing helps people sort out ambivalence and build readiness for change. It uses conversational strategies to identify reasons for change and practical next steps. This approach can be useful for addiction concerns, commitment questions, or making changes in blended household routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and together they will choose which approach or combination to try. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods as progress and feedback indicate.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity when schedules shift, while still focusing on practical coping steps and relationship patterns.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, trauma, and related concerns including blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, clarifying goals, and identifying small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a therapist working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.