Dr. Christi Brown, LPC

Dr. Christi Brown brings two decades of focused experience to clients seeking change and growth. She combines doctoral-level training in addiction psychology with practical licensure, holding credentials as a Licensed Addictions Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her background centers on the treatment of substance use disorders and addictions, mood disorders, and the integration of nutrition and integrative medicine into mental health care. She also works with LQTBQIA+ challenges and offers spiritual counseling when that aligns with a client’s goals.

With 21 years of counseling, coaching, and clinical supervision behind her, she supports clients across cultural backgrounds to heal, develop stronger relationships, and build more satisfying lives. Her practice addresses concerns such as grief, family and parenting difficulties, anger and impulse control, and the complex interplay of co-occurring conditions. She is known for a direct yet empathetic approach that encourages clients to take the first step and commit to the work needed for meaningful progress.

Dr. Brown emphasizes collaboration and individualized care, helping each person identify practical strategies and long-term goals. She welcomes those ready to invest effort into change and provides the professional guidance and skills needed to move forward toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Christi Brown draws on attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns of relating formed in early relationships and helps people understand how those patterns affect current connections and emotional safety; it can be especially useful for addressing attachment issues, relationship strain, and trust concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, collaborative space where the client’s experience leads the process; this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem growth, and personal decision making. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Dr. Brown collaborates with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Dr. Brown includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapeutic skills into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained to deliver effective remote support.