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Cristy Bixler, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Cristy

Cristy Bixler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice and emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional support to help clients navigate complex personal and interpersonal struggles. Her approach centers on the person rather than the problem, using strengths-based and client-centered principles to meet people where they are.

Cristy draws on evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each individual's needs. She values respectful, compassionate collaboration and focuses on building motivation, practical skills, and resilience.

Clients can expect a supportive partnership intended to empower change and improve daily functioning. Cristy works with diverse concerns from addiction and trauma to relationship patterns and life transitions, offering adaptable methods that balance insight with actionable steps toward healthier routines and more satisfying relationships.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients identify their own goals and strengths. This approach is useful for people seeking validation, increased self-awareness, and a collaborative space to process life challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD-related organizational challenges, and many everyday difficulties because it pairs insight with concrete tools.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Cristy will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to ensure the plan remains helpful and relevant.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, or mobility limitations. These formats make regular contact and skill practice easier to maintain and allow therapists and clients to focus on progress and problem solving without geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Cristy supports people working with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and a range of related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and strengths-based, emphasizing empathetic listening, motivation, and collaboration while tailoring plans to each person's needs.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience working with individuals and families on concerns such as addiction, trauma, mood difficulties, and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois with licence number IL LCSW 149.023121 and practices out of Illinois.
Does she offer services to people outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Cristy can help with

Cristy Bixler works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Cristy works with clients experiencing depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, and unresolved grief.

How Cristy approaches therapy

Cristy's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Cristy uses Motivational Interviewing and CBT.

Experience and training

Cristy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 7 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Cristy aims to support & empower you in that journey.