Christine Ryan, LPC
Experienced therapist and life coach
- 40 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Life coaching background
About Christine Ryan
Christine Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 40 years of clinical experience helping people navigate major life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, stress, anxiety, and a wide range of compassionate care needs. She blends long-term psychotherapy training with life coaching skills to focus on practical change as well as deeper emotional work. Her graduate training includes a master's degree from Arizona State University, and she later completed certification in life coaching through Coach Training Alliance. Christine has also undertaken disaster management training and is certified as a telephonic critical incident responder, experience that complements her work with those facing sudden or catastrophic events.
Over the course of her career she has supported individuals and families coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family issues, parenting and family-of-origin conflicts, career and financial concerns, intimacy and sexual relationship issues, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse. As a cancer survivor with decades of wellness since treatment, she brings lived experience to conversations about serious illness and recovery. Her therapeutic orientation emphasizes client-centered listening, practical cognitive and solution-focused tools, and collaboration that moves people from understanding their situation to making concrete changes.
Christine has substantial experience providing care by phone and online, integrating therapy and coaching methods to assist primarily Baby Boomer clients and others facing midlife and later-life transitions. She is not currently accepting new clients.
Over the course of her career she has supported individuals and families coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family issues, parenting and family-of-origin conflicts, career and financial concerns, intimacy and sexual relationship issues, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse. As a cancer survivor with decades of wellness since treatment, she brings lived experience to conversations about serious illness and recovery. Her therapeutic orientation emphasizes client-centered listening, practical cognitive and solution-focused tools, and collaboration that moves people from understanding their situation to making concrete changes.
Christine has substantial experience providing care by phone and online, integrating therapy and coaching methods to assist primarily Baby Boomer clients and others facing midlife and later-life transitions. She is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Ryan have?
Christine Ryan has 40 years of experience.
Is Christine Ryan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 1250.
In which languages does Christine Ryan provide therapy?
Christine Ryan provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Ryan located?
She is located in Texas.
How can I work with Christine Ryan as my therapist?
You can work with Christine Ryan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Ryan work with international clients?
Christine Ryan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Ryan 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Christine Ryan commonly draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy in her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and supports clients in exploring their values and goals while the therapist follows the client's lead - it is well suited for people seeking deep understanding and emotional validation. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that produce noticeable improvements, making it useful for clients who want efficient, goal-oriented work.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adapts sessions over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Christine can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life changes, reduce travel time, and allow clients to access therapy from familiar surroundings while working with a licensed professional.