About Me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT# 111636) with over seven years’ experience. Along my journey of becoming a therapist, I have also received 40-hours of domestic violence training through House of Ruth; specializing in intimate partner violence. I have worked with individuals with a wide variety of issues including domestic violence, depression, grief, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting issues, personality disorders, and OCD. I have also worked with many individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse.
Although I am more of a direct therapist, I am also a warm and interactive therapist. I create a nurturing and safe environment that is non-judgmental and caring. I often will use a solution-focused approach, providing options and tools necessary to make immediate changes in your life. However, every individual is unique, and I tailor my therapy sessions to fit what you are looking for. I also see therapy as a collaborative effort - we work together to create solutions. I will remain by your side on your therapeutic journey.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and to take the first steps towards positive change. I am dedicated to helping individuals find ways that work best for their needs, and I respect every individual's uniqueness. I am committed to helping my clients develop attainable and valuable treatment goals that will lead them to achieve lasting positive life changes and personal growth.
If you would like further information, please visit my website at www.bemyselftherapy.com
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
Trauma and abuse , Bipolar disorder , Abandonment , Communication Problems , Domestic Violence , Family Problems , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , HIV / AIDS , Hospice and End of Life Counseling , Infidelity , Isolation/Loneliness , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Licensing
LMFT #111636 (Expires: 2023-02-28)
Reviews
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Christine has been a wonderful help over the last year or so. Our conversations always feel safe and open to discuss whatever is happening in my life. She's very real and yet still very professional. It feel like talking to a friend. She provides excellent real life advice and resources (if you want it) without sounding preachy. She's the real deal. :)
Christie is THE best. She is nonjudgmental and I always look forward to her insight. I’m also a therapist and I find her extremely helpful
Christie is very patient, nice and offers great feedback. She is a great listener and helps you focus on what matters most. I like how open she is and gives examples. She is very flexible as well and makes it happen if a time or day doesn’t work.
Christie has been very helpful in my process of learning and coping with stress and anxiety.
She is thoughtful, supportive, knowledgeable, understanding. I would highly recommend her.
Christie was really helpful in the past with my previous relationship issues. She was a good listener and opened my eyes about certain things in my personality that I didn’t notice before. It was worth the time and money spent and now I’m renewing my account!
Supportive, nonjudgmental and helpful. Hands down best therapist I’ve experienced. Thankful to work with her.
Christie is very personable and knowledgeable. I never feel judged, always uplifted. She is professional but feels like a friend all at the same time. I’m very lucky to have found her!
She is kind, caring, honest and helpful.
Christie is compassionate caring and does her best to roll with punches with me. I’m not easy, and she is still amazing!
My counselor is the best, she offers both sides of my dilemma and helps me decide.
So helpful, kind and understanding. She really helps guide you to the right answers and teaches you great techniques to work through anxiety
Talking to Christie feels more like I’m talking to a very wise friend rather than a therapist. She always makes me feel comfortable and heard.
Very understanding and accepting but provides direct and useful guidance at the same time.
I look forward to my sessions with Christie. I feel comfortable and confident while opening up to her. Thank you Christie.
I’ve had Christie as my counselor for about a month now. She’s so understanding and is a great listener. She gives really good advice/feedback on the issues I’m having. She’s kind and anyone will be lucky to have her as their counselor!
Christie is very helpful in breaking down my concerns and has highlight things I wasn't necessary aware of. I am happy with the progress I have made and would highly recommend her.
Great counselor! Listens and gives great feedback.
Christie has helped me through some of my darkest days. When no one else was available she was there to lend a listening ear. I will forever remember her as being part of my healing journey. I’ll never forget what’s she’s done for me. Thank you, Christie.
She is amazing. She works with you without feeling like she’s judging you.
Christie takes a personal interest and demonstrates a great empathy when communicating. She makes herself available through message chats or scheduled calls. Knows when to act and intervene on her patients behalf if the need should arise. I'm grateful to have her as a resource for help and support.
Christie is compassionate and easy to talk to. She is direct and honest which I really appreciate, and has been extremely helpful in sorting through a variety of issues with me.
Christie is a great help and understands and supports you in a way you can break things down at your pace. Overall a great and wonderful person to talk to!
I hate that I had to find a new counselor! Ms. Stegmaier is GREAT! She caught on to where my mental state is pretty quickly, once she did she turned it around fairly quickly! I would recommend her to anybody!
Christie was an amazing help during a time of need. I had just gone through something very traumatic with my health and relationship and she was there to talk me through it and help me process grief. She is professional and remembers all the little but important details, making me feel well supported. I highly recommend Christie.
Christie, thank you for your help and for listening to me and understanding. I enjoyed working with you very much.