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Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten, LMFT

Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Intimacy
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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

30yrs 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, Military and Veterans 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

MS LMFT T0027

AL LMFT 428

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.

Great listener and easy to talk to.

Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and grief

Always available, honest and compassionate. A Godly woman who cares about her clients.

Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

We have only had a couple sessions. But she calms me down. And I feel peaceful after I talk with her

Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Christi is a wonderful therapist and a supportive friend. She's been very helpful to me and my family! I feel comfortable sharing things with her that I can't with anyone else. I highly recommend her!

Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues

Christi is so supportive and kind but also holds me accountable. I feel that I have really grown as a result of our sessions.

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching

Christi has been very understanding, patient, and attentive. She has provided me with godly advice and been very easy to reach. I highly recommend her.

Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse