Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Cristy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cristy
Cristy Hooper is a licensed clinical mental health counselor practicing in North Carolina. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Her approach is respectful and straightforward, and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Cristy centers sessions on each person's needs. She listens first and then crafts a plan together. That plan can include short-term goals and small tasks to try between meetings.
Background and approach
She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. Mindfulness skills are offered to help people slow down, notice tension, and respond differently in stressful moments. Solution-focused techniques keep conversations goal-oriented and action-based.
Motivational interviewing is part of how she supports people who want to build new habits or make a change but feel stuck. Client-centered work means the client’s priorities guide the pace and focus of sessions. Cristy adapts language and exercises so they fit real life and each person's rhythm.
Her communication style is warm and direct. She aims to make sessions clear and usable, not full of jargon. Cristy knows starting therapy takes courage and she works to make the process manageable and focused on real results.
What Cristy works with
Everything Cristy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Cristy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Self-love
Approaches Cristy lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person you are and what you want to change. The therapist listens carefully and follows your priorities while offering reflection and support to help you see options.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test thinking patterns and try small behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety or anger over time.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences, and suggest which methods to try first. If something does not fit, adjustments are made so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online work can be flexible to fit a busy life. Video calls let you meet face-to-face when interaction and visual cues help. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when a shorter check-in fits your day or when bandwidth is limited. Text-based messaging supports brief updates, reminders, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options help people stay consistent with therapy while managing work and family demands.
Questions people ask about Cristy
What concerns does Cristy address in sessions?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with communication problems and self-love.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with goal-setting and skills practice to create plans that fit each person's life.
What is her professional background?
Cristy has eight years of professional work experience in mental health and holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina and conducts practice from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.