Christyn Jaap, LPC

Christyn Jaap is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with five years of counseling experience. She began her career in education, spending eight years in the school setting as a teacher, coach, and later as a school counselor, a background that informs her calm, practical approach to working with young people and families.

Christyn has a particular affinity for supporting children and adolescents as they navigate issues like self-esteem, motivation, trauma, abuse, and relationship challenges, and she also works with adults confronting trauma, self-perception concerns, relationship difficulties, grief, and loss. Her work blends a client-centered stance with evidence-informed techniques to help clients develop insight, build coping skills, and move toward healthier patterns.

She views each person as the expert of their own life and focuses on identifying strengths that support change. Christyn aims to create a supportive, empowering therapeutic experience, helping clients take the courageous steps needed to pursue greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support

Christyn integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method to tailor care to each person or couple. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and building on existing strengths, which can help when someone is processing trauma, loss, or low self-esteem. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns. The Gottman Method targets relationship dynamics and communication patterns, offering structured tools for couples working on trust, conflict, and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christyn works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals may combine techniques to best support individual circumstances.

Online therapy with Christyn is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or family responsibilities and allow clients to engage in therapy in the ways that feel most comfortable and practical for them.