Christina Rydeen

Christina Rydeen is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She provides a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and make practical changes. Christina holds LPC and LCPC credentials and brings 14 years of experience to her work in Missouri.

Her approach focuses on building trust and clear goals. She uses methods that help people notice what matters to them, change unhelpful thinking, and strengthen emotional connections. Sessions are conversational and aimed at skills you can use between appointments.

Christina draws on a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and increase meaningful action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns, Client-Centered Therapy to keep the client’s priorities central, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when emotions and relationships are a focus. She tailors these approaches to each person’s needs rather than offering a single fixed plan.

Many clients come for help with life transitions, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or challenges like ADHD and mood disorders. Christina works to make small, steady changes that add up over time. She encourages practical steps and compassion for setbacks.

Her style is direct but warm. She listens, reflects, and suggests exercises you can try between sessions. The goal is to help people gain more control over impulses, reduce anger and anxiety, and move toward a more balanced life.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Christina commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings are painful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require quick support. Many people find it simpler to keep appointments around work or caregiving commitments and to practice skills in the settings where they happen.