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.
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
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.
I've been incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I've received from my therapist. From the very beginning, she has listened with genuine care and understanding, creating a space where I feel safe to process deeply personal thoughts and experiences.
What I appreciate most is how well she aligns with my core beliefs and values. As a Christian, it's been important for me to work with someone who not only understands my faith but integrates it in a thoughtful and professional way. She doesn't offer surface-level spiritual advice or "spiritual bandaids," but instead helps me dig deeper—honoring my beliefs while encouraging meaningful emotional and spiritual growth.
Her ability to balance both clinical insight and spiritual wisdom has made a huge difference in my healing journey. She's not only a compassionate listener, but also someone who helps me work through challenges in a way that feels authentic, respectful, and grounded in both faith and psychology.
I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is both professionally skilled and spiritually integrated.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She has helped me greatly. I highly recommend her
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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
Christi is a wonderful person and has so much experience across a variety of common but difficult psychological disciplines. She knows her stuff and how to connect. Highly recommend
Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Christi has been very supportive. She listens to and addresses my concerns. She makes me comfortable with being vulnerable.
Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Christi is very open and understanding. She makes you feel comfortable and also keeps you accountable
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Christi has been an amazing therapist. Great listener, many tools in her tool belt. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their lives. Thank you!
Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I love her! She’s great!
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Listens to me and suggests practical advice.
Written on Jan 07, 2025 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and intimacy-related issues
Christi is so helpful and so understanding I love her!
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Christi was extremely helpful to me in moving through a difficult situation. She encouraged and challenged me to recognize what I did and did not need to do as I navigated some emotional circumstances. I needed someone with appreciation for how my Christian faith was important, and I feel Christi was a godsend. I am grateful for Betterhelp and for Christi.
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
She is a great listener. I love her Faith . And she has been very helpful to me.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Great therapist!
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
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
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
I have found it is easy to communicate with Ms. Christi, I have found that this way of communicating is helpful for me with all the things going on in my life. I am really thankful for Ms. Christi!
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s excellent, she’s attentive, respects how I want to be talked too, she’s encouraging and very professional
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s the best. I always think what will she say about this decision.
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and grief
Love the accountability and the personal challenges she's helps me with. Can't say enough good things about Mrs Christi.
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing so clam and sweet. She listens and answers it truthful. I love that she is Christian based so I can tell her my beliefs and she understands
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
She is the best. Period.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 months
She’s totally loving and understanding and I really appreciate her always following up with me to check on my mental status!!! Means a lot when u going through!! She’s GRREAT!!!!
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s great!
Written on Aug 27, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 months on issues concerning eating disorders
The tools and techniques that I have developed while working with Christie have changed my life. She is very knowledgeable and so caring about her patients. Would recommend her to anyone seeking help.
Written on Aug 11, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She is no nonsense and does not sugar coat, but in the best way. She gets to the root of the issue and gives you assignments to reinforce what she is helping you work through. Christi is exactly what I needed!
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Immediately connected with her and felt she understood me in ways i didn’t! Highly recommend her
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Mrs. Christi has just the right amount of empathy and guidance mixed with wisdom and care to get me in a better place emotionally. Thank you!!
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 1 month
Christi shows concern for my well-being. She listens without judgement.
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
I thank God for our sessions everyday. You're awesome Christi!
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and anger management
She’s amazing!
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
So far she’s been amazing! Very good listener and one thing that’s i’ve been missing from previous therapists is reassurance that’s she’s here for me!! ❤️
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great!
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have only met with Christi twice, but she has been so helpful so far. She understands my concerns and she is helping me through all of my issues (which cover a variety of things through anxiety, binge-eating disorder, OCD tendencies, family issues, and more). She has taught me mindfulness techniques, and she is taking me in a step-by-step process of how to change my entire wellness process in order for me to start making big overall changes. She is very encouraging and always answers my messages very fast. She is the best!!! I definitely recommend her.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Courteous, professional, yet caring and empathetic! Highly recommend Christi for anyone struggling with a variety of life problems! She helped me a great deal!
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I appreciate her ability to relate.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Excellent.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
It’s hard to give a valid response to how you feel about a person after only one session. Most of these questions seemed premature.
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Great
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is amazing. I never feel judged.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
she’s amazing
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I knew Christi was going to be the right person to help after reviewing her profile. I’m just beginning in therapy however I know she will help me get to where I want to be.
Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Christi gives valid advice and I love how she uses she gives spiritiual advice as well. She’s very easy to talk to abs doesn’t gaslight you for how you feel.
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Sarai "Christi" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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