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Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten, LMFT

Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Intimacy
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master Addiction Counselor, Mental health and integrative medical nutritionist, personal trainer and fitness instructor. I graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with my Bachelor and Masters degree. I believe in looking at a person from a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual perspective. I believe change is the key to solving problems and developing overall well being. I am very loving and understanding, but also very direct and honest. I believe a therapist is here to help a person that is struggling to identify what they need or want in life and explore ways to find that place. I feel finding a purpose for yourself will increase will and confidence. I believe you must take care of yourself physically in order to grow in other areas and must have a spiritual foundation in order to deal with past experiences and enjoy future ones.

I have worked as a therapist since 1993, so 30 years of dealing with individuals and families that are struggling with depression, anxiety, past trauma, and addictions. I have worked in treatment centers and mental hospitals with inpatient and private practice for outpatient. I am licensed in Mississippi and Alabama. I am married with 5 children and believe that my own past experiences are a part of my training and ability to help others. Being a Christian, I feel God helps us through events and trials in our lives so that we can help others.

Professional experience

30 yrs in practice
Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Intimacy

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

AL LMFT 428

MS LMFT T0027

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten. 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.

Christi is an excellent listener who has encouraged and challenged me. In an age when we depend more and more on technology for input and advice, she is a human voice with human input. Her empathy shows in every session. The way she handles professionalism and boundaries with both grace and confidence has also emboldened to do so in my own life.

Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Christi has been fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with her. One of the very best in the business.

Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management

She gets me

Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

She is helpful, supportive and knowledgeable. She offers the help I need and encourages me.

Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and anger management

Wonderful experience. Empathetic and compassionate but aLeo isn’t afraid to tell me what I may not want to hear. U

Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Christi has been there for me through all kinds of issues and she's been absolutely wonderful at listening and helping to guide me through it. I would definitely recommend her!

Written on May 09, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues