Christine Toler, LPC

Christine Toler, known professionally as Chris, brings formal training and personal experience to her work. She holds an Ed.S, an Education Specialist degree, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Tennessee and New Jersey. She has worked as a school counselor since 2006 and held a professional counseling license since 2010, and she draws on this breadth of experience when supporting teens, adults, and families.

Therapy became meaningful to her early in life when it helped her as a child, an experience that shaped her belief in getting to the root of problems rather than only treating symptoms. That personal journey led her to both continue therapy as a client and to pursue credentials so she could guide others through similar work. She emphasizes solution-focused, non-judgmental cognitive approaches that move beyond understanding a problem to taking the actions that support lasting change.

Christine works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes. She also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, and the effects of narcissistic relationships. Her style is direct yet compassionate, and she remains open about her own ongoing growth so clients know she understands the experience of sitting in the client chair.

Those seeking a therapist who blends practical strategies with empathy can consider Christine for support with everyday struggles and more complex emotional challenges.

Approaches for Healing Remotely and in Session

Christine integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and trauma-focused techniques into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develops practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can reduce reactivity to stress and improve emotional regulation. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences with strategies that support safety, coping, and gradual healing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine collaborates with each person to learn their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods and exercises that feel like a good fit. This shared decision-making helps shape a plan that is realistic and meaningful for the client.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from home or other convenient locations.