I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT# 111636) with over eight years' experience. Along my journey of becoming a therapist, I have also received 40-hours of domestic violence training through House of Ruth; specializing in intimate partner violence. I have worked with individuals with a wide variety of issues including domestic violence, depression, grief, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting issues, personality disorders, and OCD. I have also worked with many individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse.
Although I am more of a direct therapist, I am also a warm and interactive therapist. I create a nurturing and safe environment that is non-judgmental and caring. I often will use a solution-focused approach, providing options and tools necessary to make immediate changes in your life. However, every individual is unique, and I tailor my therapy sessions to fit what you are looking for. I also see therapy as a collaborative effort - we work together to create solutions. I will remain by your side on your therapeutic journey.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and to take the first steps towards positive change. I am dedicated to helping individuals find ways that work best for their needs, and I respect every individual's uniqueness. I am committed to helping my clients develop attainable and valuable treatment goals that will lead them to achieve lasting positive life changes and personal growth.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Coping with life changes, Infidelity, Panic disorder and panic attacks
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 111636
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I’ve had the privilege of working with Christie Stegmaier, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her deep expertise, empathetic approach, and commitment to patient care are truly outstanding. Christie goes above and beyond to create a safe, supportive space, making it easier to navigate challenges within my dark soul and achieve meaningful progress.
Her ability to listen with compassion while providing thoughtful insights and calling me out on my shenanigans has made a profound impact on my relationship deficits, and learning how to forgive myself. I am incredibly grateful for her being my flashlight in a very dark cave - filled with cadavers and used car salesman.
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Christie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Christie is a very good and amazing therapist. She listens to you and also gives you feedback on the current topic being discussed. Even though I've been talking to her for a short amount of time I feel like all time I've spent talking with her has helped me see and start changing some of the things that I want to have control about in my life, and start changing some perspectives and adjusting some attitudes towards life.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Christie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
She never fails to be awesome
Written on Dec 16, 2023 after therapy with Christie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Christie is excellent. She actively listens, is relatable and respectful. I really have enjoyed our conversations.
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Christie for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Christine has been a wonderful help over the last year or so. Our conversations always feel safe and open to discuss whatever is happening in my life. She's very real and yet still very professional. It feel like talking to a friend. She provides excellent real life advice and resources (if you want it) without sounding preachy. She's the real deal. :)
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Christie for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Christie is THE best. She is nonjudgmental and I always look forward to her insight. I’m also a therapist and I find her extremely helpful
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Christie for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes