Cristan Steimel is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and changes at work or in life.
01About Cristan
Cristan Steimel is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and changes at work or in life. She focuses on practical strategies to improve daily functioning and boost self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and centered on what clients need now.
She aims for an open, respectful space where people can talk through hard things and find steps that fit their life.
Background and approach
Cristan uses everyday language and measurable goals so progress is clear. Sessions often include skills practice, problem-solving, and checking what’s working between appointments. Cristan blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness practices are used to manage stress and build emotional awareness. Solution-focused and motivational methods help people set short-term goals and stay motivated. Her background includes five years working with people who face chronic medical conditions, developmental or intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and caregiving burdens.
That experience shapes how she breaks problems into manageable steps and tailors supports to everyday life. Practical concerns like coping with chronic pain, navigating divorce or separation, postpartum depression, and career stress are common topics. Cristan also addresses isolation, compassion fatigue, and life purpose questions.
She emphasizes small, achievable changes that add up over time. To begin, Cristan guides each person through a short plan and tracks progress together. The pace and methods are adjusted to match personal goals, strengths, and daily demands.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 77556 · expires May 2028
- NPI
- 1295357689 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cristan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hearing impaired
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
Methods Cristan names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Cristan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Cristan’s Methods Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what she hears, and helps identify goals that matter to you, which can be especially useful for relationship, grief, or life-purpose concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises and practical tools to change patterns that keep problems stuck, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Cristan will talk through what feels most useful, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on how things go. That collaborative testing helps steer sessions toward methods that fit your goals and daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video lets you talk face-to-face and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress moving forward.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Cristan commonly help with?
She supports people with relationship issues, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, ADHD, and life transitions among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, mixing listening with skill-building, goal setting, and short exercises you can use between meetings.
What relevant background does she have?
Cristan has five years of professional experience working with people who face chronic medical conditions, developmental or intellectual disabilities, and caregiving challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, working from Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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