- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
About Crista
Crista Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maine with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. Crista also supports those dealing with depression, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and young adult issues.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on identifying what is getting in the way, naming practical steps, and building skills that can be used day to day. Crista draws on client-centered methods to make the person the expert on their life while offering concrete tools from cognitive behavioral approaches.
For those coping with past trauma, she integrates trauma-focused techniques to address upsetting memories and reactions. When mood or impulsivity are active problems, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can be added to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. The work often combines skill-building with exploration of family patterns and life transitions.
Crista is direct and clear in sessions. She meets people where they are and helps set short-term, achievable goals. Common topics in her practice include figuring out next steps after a major life change, coping with loneliness, and managing symptoms that interfere with work or study.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Crista practices in Maine and conducts sessions in English.
How Crista’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people organize thoughts, clarify values, and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and teaches practical skills to change behavior and mood. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Crista will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean starting with skills-based CBT, adding DBT techniques for emotional control, or using trauma-focused methods when needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving by reducing travel time and allowing flexible scheduling. Some formats may allow shorter check-ins, phone-only sessions that use less bandwidth, or video meetings when visual cues are helpful. Discussing practical needs during the first appointment helps decide which session setup will work best.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, eating concerns, parenting issues, ADHD, and young adult issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT and DBT skills to help people make manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Crista has 15 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maine and conducts practice work in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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