Christy Potter

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

LPCC California

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Christy

Christy Potter is an LPCC based in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, anger, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience, she draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness to tailor work to each person’s needs. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to shape goals and strategies that fit their circumstances.

Her style centers on practical, evidence-informed strategies alongside a warm, person-focused stance. Sessions often blend skill-building for mood and anxiety management with exploration of meaning, values, and self-compassion.

Christy aims to help clients identify patterns that maintain distress, practice new responses, and strengthen resources for coping with life’s challenges. She encourages the courage it takes to pursue change and offers steady support throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christy commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, using practical exercises and skills practice. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions. Client-Centered principles also inform her work, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; Christy works with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what helps in early sessions and adjust the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive to changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or other locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Christy work with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, anger, and coping with life changes, along with related challenges like panic, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach combines practical skill teaching with a compassionate, client-centered stance to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.

How much experience does she have?

Christy has seven years of professional experience supporting clients through mood and anxiety concerns and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in California with CA LPCC 19195.

Which languages are offered and can she work with international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Anger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English