Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten, LMFT
Compassionate licensed marriage and family therapist
- 30 years experience
- Holistic whole-person care
- Focus on families
About Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten
Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings a comprehensive, whole-person outlook to clinical care. She holds both a bachelor and a master degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and has worked as a therapist since 1993, accumulating three decades of experience supporting individuals and families through depression, anxiety, past trauma, and addiction. Her training and background include work in treatment centers, mental hospitals, inpatient settings, and outpatient private practice, giving her a broad perspective on different levels of care.
Webb-Vanderpoorten approaches clients by considering physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, believing that meaningful change supports overall well being. She combines a warm and understanding manner with direct, honest feedback to help people clarify what they need and want out of life. She emphasizes the importance of finding personal purpose, attending to physical health to enable growth in other areas, and drawing on a spiritual foundation to process past experiences and look forward to the future. Licensed in Mississippi and Alabama, she also draws on her life experience as a married mother of five and her Christian faith as part of her therapeutic perspective.
Webb-Vanderpoorten approaches clients by considering physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, believing that meaningful change supports overall well being. She combines a warm and understanding manner with direct, honest feedback to help people clarify what they need and want out of life. She emphasizes the importance of finding personal purpose, attending to physical health to enable growth in other areas, and drawing on a spiritual foundation to process past experiences and look forward to the future. Licensed in Mississippi and Alabama, she also draws on her life experience as a married mother of five and her Christian faith as part of her therapeutic perspective.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience, working with individuals and families since 1993.
Is Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are MS LMFT T0027 and AL LMFT 428.
In which languages does Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten located?
She is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten as my therapist?
You can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten work with international clients?
No. She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarai "Christi" Webb-Vanderpoorten cost?
Costs can vary based on 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 pricing and availability, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client as the expert on their own life and relies on empathy, active listening, and acceptance to help people explore their values and goals. This approach supports clients working through relationship concerns, family transitions, and questions about purpose and identity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially useful for managing strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Webb-Vanderpoorten works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility to meet with licensed professionals in ways that fit daily life. Video calls allow for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide an audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging can support more immediate or brief exchanges between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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