Christina Rydeen, LPC, LCPC

Christina Rydeen is a licensed counselor who practices in Missouri and Kansas and holds the credentials LPC and LCPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She brings 14 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges with motivation. Her work also includes helping clients navigate relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, mood and eating issues, and the many life transitions that can feel overwhelming.

Christina emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She combines practical skills with empathic listening to help clients build confidence, manage difficult emotions, and develop coping strategies that fit their lives. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life often requires courage - Christina meets that step with steady support and a collaborative approach, partnering with each person to identify goals and chart a path forward.

Her practice is focused on growth and resilience, offering guidance for both immediate concerns and longer term changes. Christina aims to empower clients to make meaningful shifts that improve daily functioning and overall wellbeing, while honoring each individual�s pace and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Christina Rydeen

Christina often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while taking steps toward a meaningful life - it can help with anxiety, stress, and coping during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing problematic habits.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering an empathic, respectful therapeutic relationship that helps people feel heard and understood as they explore challenges. Determining the right approach is a collaborative process - Christina will work with each person to select methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address.

Online therapy with Christina is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. These options make it possible to access regular support from a licensed professional without changing daily routines, helping clients maintain consistency and momentum in their therapeutic work.