Christie Degraffenried, LPC

Christie Degraffenried is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional challenges and life transitions. She helps clients build resilience and deeper self-understanding while guiding them toward practical strategies for growth and lasting change. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that authorizes her to provide therapeutic services in Oklahoma.

Her work focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, social isolation, panic attacks, family conflict, and questions about life purpose. She places particular emphasis on strengthening communication, boosting self-esteem, and teaching coping skills that can be used in everyday life. Christie applies compassionate, evidence-based techniques tailored to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Christie offers a supportive, respectful therapeutic relationship where individuals can explore their experiences, practice new ways of relating, and develop tools for emotional well-being. Whether addressing panic, mending family dynamics, or seeking clearer direction in life, she partners with clients to pursue insight, healing, and sustainable coping strategies.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Christie uses compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people understand patterns of thought and behavior and develop practical coping skills. One approach emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic. This type of work helps clients gain calmer responses to stressful situations and clearer problem-solving strategies.

Another approach centers on building concrete skills for communication, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Through skills practice and real-world strategies, clients can improve relationships, manage social anxiety, and navigate family conflicts more effectively.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christie works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques to fit the individual’s situation so therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or while managing a busy schedule, supporting continuity of care and steady progress over time.