Christy Rideout, LMFT

Christy Rideout is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in North Carolina with five years of professional experience. She specializes in relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence work, depression, and support for coping with life changes. Christy approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit the specific needs of each client.

Christy prioritizes a collaborative process that recognizes the courage it takes to seek greater fulfillment and well-being. She offers tailored support aimed at helping clients navigate relationship challenges, process difficult experiences, build motivation, and strengthen self-worth. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies and thoughtful exploration designed to help people move toward clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

EMDR and Personalized Online Therapy Options

Christy uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as one of her primary approaches. EMDR is a structured therapy that guides a person to process distressing memories while using brief bilateral stimulation, with the goal of reducing the emotional intensity that surrounds those memories. It is often used for trauma and abuse related concerns.

Alongside EMDR, Christy offers individualized talk therapy focused on relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. This approach involves exploring patterns, identifying goals, and developing practical coping strategies to address depression, motivation, and relational challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and is determined collaboratively. Christy will discuss options, consider a client’s needs and preferences, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses to find the best fit.

Online therapy with Christy is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and accessible for many people. These formats allow for regular contact and continuity of care while accommodating different comfort levels and lifestyles.