Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade
Trauma-informed CBT with a strengths focus
LPCC Minnesota
- Experience
- 11 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Christina
Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade is a licensed professional counselor clinical candidate (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with 11 years of experience. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside trauma-informed perspectives to help people address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
Background and approach
Crissy emphasizes a patient, understanding, and nonjudgmental stance while inviting clients to use their own strengths in working toward meaningful change. Her background includes additional training in play-based and body-centered methods as well as therapeutic techniques that support trauma recovery.
Crissy has worked with diverse populations and has particular experience with Native American and Ojibwe cultural contexts. She also lists experience helping with anger, motivation, self-esteem, parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and a range of behavioral and process addictions.
Her approach centers on collaboration, exploring practical strategies rooted in CBT and other evidence-informed methods, while respecting each person’s story and goals. Clients who choose Crissy can expect a supportive partnership focused on identifying realistic goals, building coping skills, and addressing underlying patterns that contribute to distress.
She frames therapy as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and offers guidance to empower each client’s next steps.
Integrating practical therapy approaches into online care
Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and habit-based issues. She also incorporates client-centered therapy, providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and experiences guide the work; this approach is useful for building trust and exploring personal values. When appropriate, elements of emotionally-focused work are added to help clients understand and shift patterns in how they relate to themselves and others.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time based on what proves most helpful. Clients are invited to weigh in on priorities and to shape the pace and focus of sessions.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which support flexibility in scheduling and allow people to access care from their homes or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and to continue work consistently while adjusting to changing needs and circumstances.
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Experience
11+ years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English