Christie Gait, LCMHC

Christie Gait is a licensed mental health professional practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of clinical experience. As an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - she supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and changes in life circumstances. Christie emphasizes each person's strengths and respects that the client is the expert of their own story, offering guidance that builds on existing resources and resilience.

Her work also addresses self-esteem and confidence, and extends to issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, communication and control difficulties, and the emotional impacts of divorce or separation. Clients may also seek her help for feelings of emptiness, isolation, guilt, shame, or struggles with life purpose and motivation. Christie brings experience working with complicated relational patterns including jealousy, commitment struggles, and family of origin problems.

Christie approaches therapy as a collaborative process that invites courage and practical change. She supports clients through the steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, helping them identify goals, develop coping strategies, and strengthen the skills needed to manage challenges and sustain progress over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Christie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each client. Trauma-informed approaches focus on understanding the impact of traumatic experiences and supporting people in rebuilding safety, emotional regulation, and resilience; these approaches are often helpful for those who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events.

Attachment-focused and relationship-centered work explores patterns of connection and separation, helping clients address abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, and difficulties with intimacy or commitment. This style supports individuals and partners in developing healthier interactions and clearer expectations.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the clinical process. Christie collaborates with each person to identify goals, test strategies, and adjust techniques so the work fits the client's needs, preferences, and pace.

Online therapy with Christie is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and session format. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations and to maintain progress even when life circumstances change.