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Christie Cain

Christie Cain

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 8+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for strong emotions

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  • Client-centered focus
  • Practical coping tools
  • Values-based work

About Christie

Christie Cain is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, and challenges to self-esteem. She meets people where they are and focuses on building a working relationship based on attention and clear communication. Her shorter sentences and direct style aim to make conversations feel manageable when life feels overwhelming.

Christie uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person's goals in view. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different actions. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and make choices that feel meaningful.

Her background includes eight years of practice as a licensed mental health counselor. She stays current through ongoing trainings and conference work and integrates what she learns into sessions. The LMHC credential stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

In sessions Christie will listen, reflect, and offer practical strategies to reduce distress. She helps people develop coping skills for grief, chronic stress, compassion fatigue, and reactions after trauma or abuse. She can also support people managing mood swings and the ripple effects of major life changes.

Christie works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. People who want to try therapy with her begin by using the site’s Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to connect and schedule.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Christie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This approach can be useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. It is practical for anxiety, depression, and problems that show up in day-to-day life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets the pace and goals of therapy; this can help people feel heard and understood before trying new strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christie will collaborate with the person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She often blends ideas from different approaches so sessions match what matters most to the client.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or quieter parts of the day. Some formats can be better when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed; ask about available options when scheduling so sessions can match everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH19779
NPI
1568028892

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christie help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, bipolar-related concerns, and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered; sessions focus on listening, setting priorities, and practicing clear, manageable skills between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of experience working as a mental health counselor and continues professional development through trainings and conferences.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the FL LMHC credential, which is Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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