Christie Byrd, LCSW
Compassionate California LCSW for complex challenges
- Stress and anxiety support
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Trauma and relationship work
About Christie Byrd
Christie Byrd is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience providing psychotherapy. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential indicating clinical training and experience in delivering talk therapy and helping people navigate life challenges.
She has worked with people managing stress and anxiety, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and attention deficit issues. Her practice also addresses relationship difficulties, grief and loss, shame and guilt, interpersonal conflict, family dynamics, and addiction. Christie approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where concerns can be voiced and explored.
Therapy with Christie centers on tailoring the conversation and treatment plan to the individual. She assesses each person�s strengths, needs, and goals to shape practical strategies and supports. Christie recognizes that reaching out for help often takes courage and she honors that first step while working alongside clients to move toward clearer coping and healthier connections.
She has worked with people managing stress and anxiety, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and attention deficit issues. Her practice also addresses relationship difficulties, grief and loss, shame and guilt, interpersonal conflict, family dynamics, and addiction. Christie approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where concerns can be voiced and explored.
Therapy with Christie centers on tailoring the conversation and treatment plan to the individual. She assesses each person�s strengths, needs, and goals to shape practical strategies and supports. Christie recognizes that reaching out for help often takes courage and she honors that first step while working alongside clients to move toward clearer coping and healthier connections.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christie Byrd have?
Christie Byrd has 20 years of professional experience in clinical work.
Is Christie Byrd a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. Her license is listed as CA LCSW 24496.
In which languages does Christie Byrd provide therapy?
Christie provides therapy in English.
Where is Christie Byrd located?
Christie is located in California.
How can I work with Christie Byrd as my therapist?
You can work with Christie Byrd through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christie Byrd work with international clients?
Christie Byrd does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christie Byrd cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, Client-Centered Care, and CBT in Online Practice
Christie integrates attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand fears of abandonment, attachment issues, and how past relationship dynamics influence present behavior. It is useful for clients working through connection and commitment concerns.She also uses client-centered therapy, focusing on empathic listening and meeting each person where they are. This method emphasizes respect for the individual's perspective and supports self-directed growth, especially for clients navigating identity, grief, or family challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and developing new coping strategies.
Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Christie collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to tailor care.
Online sessions - via video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access care from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style so people can engage in therapy in the way that works best for them.