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Crista Shaw, LCPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMaine
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Crista

Crista Shaw is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Maine who draws on 15 years of clinical experience to support people facing a range of challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a client-centered stance that prioritizes empathy and collaboration while integrating evidence-based techniques to address stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and trauma-related issues. Crista offers practical tools for emotion regulation and coping with life changes, and she brings particular attention to family dynamics, grief, eating concerns, and ADHD as part of a broader treatment focus.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental space in which thoughts and feelings are explored openly and at a comfortable pace. Crista also works with issues such as anger, parenting struggles, sexuality and women’s issues, postpartum and seasonal mood disruptions, and experiences related to adoption, blended families, and co-morbidity.

Her approach balances validation with skills-based interventions drawn from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, as well as trauma-focused strategies when relevant. She encourages people to take the first courageous step toward support and helps them shape goals that reflect their values and strengths.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship so clients feel heard and understood; this approach helps people clarify goals and make changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and coping with overwhelming situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, combining client-centered support with CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused techniques as appropriate. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on progress, preferences, and changing goals to ensure the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to continue care from different locations within Maine. These formats allow licensed professionals to share worksheets, coach coping skills in the moment, and maintain ongoing communication between sessions, supporting consistent progress while accommodating personal schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Crista commonly help with?
Crista works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, and ADHD among other issues. She also addresses related topics like family problems, isolation, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, combining empathic listening with practical strategies from CBT and DBT. Trauma-focused methods are also used when past experiences are contributing to current difficulties.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and relationship concerns in clinical settings.
Where is Crista licensed and practicing?
Crista holds an LCPC license and is licensed in Maine, with the credential recorded as ME LCPC CC4311.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer online?
She provides multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefEating disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCo-morbidityFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English

About

Crista Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Maine, with 15 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.