- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Christine
Christine "Chris" Coleman-Sandwell is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and issues common in early adulthood such as career pressure and life transitions.
Chris helps people talk through relationship changes and the strain that parenting or caregiving can bring. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, addiction concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and struggles with sleep or anger. Young adult issues are part of her practice focus, including the pressures of first jobs, money, identity and feeling behind.
Her practice draws on client-centered work that keeps the person's perspective central. She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to set clear next steps. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented while keeping the person's priorities in view.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is getting in the way and what might help next. Chris often focuses on coping skills, communication strategies, and decision-making tools. She also works with people on family and blended-family dynamics and on concerns around sexuality and self-esteem.
Over her career she has worked with people facing caregiver stress, first responder issues, seasonal mood changes, and midlife shifts. The emphasis is on manageable steps and clarity about what the person wants to change.
How her approaches come across online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens closely and helps the person name what matters and what they want to change; this can help with relationship issues, self-esteem, and stress.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people notice their own reasons for change and build momentum. It can be useful for shifts in career, addictions, or when someone is unsure about taking the next step.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical next steps and small experiments to try between sessions. It is goal-oriented and often used when someone wants concrete changes fast, such as improving sleep routines or handling a difficult conversation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose what fits best based on goals, preferences, and current needs. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work or study, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to the online setting while focusing on clear goals and practical skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and other issues listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set goals and make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a counselor working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.