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I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. With more than 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients experiencing depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, unresolved grief, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with those that self harm and struggle with self defeating behavior as well as adults and children with intellectual disabilities and their families.
My therapy style is person centered and strengths based. I believe in meeting the client "where they are at" and utilize Motivational Interviewing, active and empathetic listening as well as CBT and DBT therapies. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visually Impaired, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cristy Bixler. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Cristy makes me feel so comfortable and is so easy to talk to. I really feel I can express myself freely, while gaining access to the new me. I’m really growing as a result of our sessions! So grateful for her!
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Cristy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, and trauma and abuse
Super warm, attentive, truthful, and respectful. Today was a great session.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Cristy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
She is great. She is friendly and understanding.
Written on Jul 21, 2024 after therapy with Cristy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I think of her as one of my best friends she’s an amazing girl and I love her and I’m thankful for her
Written on Jul 21, 2024 after therapy with Cristy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Very easy to talk to very open minded overall I recommend Cristy she's a wonderful person to talk to 10/10
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Cristy for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, and self esteem
I love working with Cristy. She helps me through what I am struggling with and offers different perspectives. She respects my point of view but isn't afraid to say what she thinks. She's caring, smart, empathetic, and a good friend.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Cristy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Christy has been just what I needed in this season of healing — not only is there accountability to improve when I need it, but a grace to meet me where I am at with compassion and help illuminate a way forward. It is obvious that she cares deeply about her clients, and she has such a bright and zesty energy that is contagious and inspires me to elevate as well. I am truly grateful for Christy and the work that she does!!
Written on Apr 19, 2024 after therapy with Cristy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome therapist she is more like a friend
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Cristy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and adhd
Good listener and a good therapist, 3 sessions isn’t enough to beat depression but she helped enough for me to start getting back on my feet.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Cristy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Cristy is amazing! I really feel heard and understood when I talk to her. Our sessions have been the highlight of my week several times since starting counseling. She is absolutely wonderful!
Written on Dec 24, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Christy is an amazing therapist. She's a great listener and she's helped me immensely as I was dealing with anxiety and depression.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Cristy genuinely is amazing. Couldn’t have asked for a better therapist. She’s personable and professional. And caters each session to how I’m feeling which is amazing. 10/10 would recommend to anyone
Written on Sep 30, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Cristy is very real! She doesn’t push you but get to the point. She is very helpful and sweet!
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Christy always has my back, she pushes me to overcome my anxiety and helps give me tools to address whatever it is I'm facing. But most of all she truly cares about me and my life which is special.
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
By far the best and most understanding therapist I’ve ever had
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I found an instant connection with Cristy. She is so approachable, warm, and understanding. Thrilled to be working with her.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cristy listens and validates my thoughts and feelings. Her feedback and honesty are helpful and thought provoking.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Cristy is great! So down to earth and really takes making an connection with her client a priority!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
christy is so nice and caring, and motivating. I'm very pleased that she is my therapist.
Written on Jan 08, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Cristy just gets it. Therapy is about the human experience and making connections to better understand ourselves and the world we live in...Cristy shines in her role as a therapist and has been able to hold a mirror up to me so that I can better understand myself and my own navigation in this world. She's amazing to work with and helps A LOT!
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Cristy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I was tentative to try out online therapy, but Cristy has been great! She is so easy to open up to and I felt comfortable with her right away. She validated my feelings and experiences and helps push me to be better and recognize my accomplishments.
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Cristy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Within minutes I felt SAFE with Cristy. She’s relatable, caring, and exceptional with her ability to connect.
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Cristy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
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