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Christy Stinton, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Christy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Christy. View 104 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and 16 more

Recent reviews

Christy is an amazing therapist. She provides amazing tools for me to heal.

Sep 2024

I’m so thankful for Christy! She is caring, compassionate and gives me tools that are helpful and applicable in my life. I highly recommend her!

Aug 2024

More about Christy

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LMHC, LPCC, LCPC, LCMHC

I am a licensed counselor, with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with a variety of issues, including infertility, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, career challenges, and life changes. I have also helped people with parenting, attachment and divorce related issues.

I have a warm and interactive style. I believe that real change occurs in a safe and accepting counseling environment. My approach is to combine cognitive-behavioral, developmental and person centered counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder ADHD

Treatment Approaches

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Licenses

Christy Stinton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639600869.

  • LPC · Oregon · C1440 · Expires March 2026
  • LMHC · Washington · LH60666645 · Expires March 2025
  • LPCC · California · 9219 · Expires February 2025
  • LPC · Colorado · 0017321 · Expires August 2025
  • LPC · Texas · 87481 · Expires March 2026
  • LCPC · Maryland · 12528 · Expires January 2026
  • LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00839000 · Expires November 2024
  • LPC · Oklahoma · 10803 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · Arizona · LPC-21146 · Expires May 2026
  • LMHC · Massachusetts · 13476 · Expires December 2025
  • LMHC · New York · 012931 · Expires October 2025
  • LPCC · Minnesota · 3668 · Expires December 2024
  • LMHC · Indiana · 39004470A · Expires April 2026
  • LCMHC · New Hampshire · 2638 · Expires May 2025
  • LPC · Connecticut · 6524 · Expires March 2025
  • LPC · Wisconsin · 10526-125 · Expires February 2025
  • LCMHC · Utah · 13689439-6004 · Expires September 2026
  • LCPC · Nevada · CP5763-R · Expires January 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Christy Stinton

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

104 reviews

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Christy is an amazing therapist. She provides amazing tools for me to heal.

Sep 2024

I’m so thankful for Christy! She is caring, compassionate and gives me tools that are helpful and applicable in my life. I highly recommend her!

Aug 2024

Christy is super helpful and thoughtful. I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts with her and she always gives great thoughtful advice.

Jun 2024

It’s almost been a year since I started with Christy. I’ve been able to grow so much with her guidance and support. She is amazing.

May 2024

Christy is an amazing therapist! She is supportive and encouraging and challenges me to grow. She is knowledgeable and gives me great tools to better myself and grow as a person.

Apr 2024

Can’t say enough wonderful things!! Christy truly is helping me! So grateful for her!

Mar 2024

I am so grateful to have Christy as my counselor! She has helped me grow in so many areas!

Mar 2024

3 weeks, and my sessions with Christy have been great. She is very understanding, and I think she is amazing at what she does. Her caring nature naturally shines, and she is great at picking up my thoughts and feelings due to what I humbly believe to be her keen empathy and wisdom. These make her great at establishing trust and I actually feel like I have good conversations with her. After sessions, I feel there are improvements in my emotions, which were largely negatively affected by work related burnout and career issues. I’m looking forward to the progress I will make working with her.

Mar 2024

I’m grateful for Christy’s help and honest, caring feedback. When stressful situations arise, I feel a little calmer knowing I’ll be able to talk it over with her at our next session.

Feb 2024

Christy is a wonderful woman with great insight to offer. I truly feel that she cares about me and the outcome of the situation I am dealing with. Her personality is warm and interactive, and I instantly felt comfortable with her, even on our first appointment. I truly look forward to my appointments with her! I'm so grateful to have found a therapist that is a great match for me.

Feb 2024

Christy has been wonderful to talk with and to listen to for new ideas and concepts. I really enjoy that she sends me extra material to read over and give me homework to focus on for our next session together. She is genuine and caring.

Feb 2024

She's very understanding and insightful. Makes an effort to say things in words that I can understand and relate to.

Feb 2024

So glad to have been matched with Christy. She is an excellent therapist and really takes the time and energy to work through each issue or topic that arises. I highly recommend her.

Jan 2024

Christy is a great listener and encourager!

Oct 2023

LOVE HER!

Apr 2023

Christy is very knowledgeable and informed, kind and sensitive, but gently corrects when needed.

Jan 2023

Throughout the sessions I’ve had with Christy, I have experienced being genuinely cared for and listened to. I’ve been able to celebrate little successes which I know are growing together into a much healthier me.

Sep 2022

Christy is attentive and understanding. She’s offers advice that truly makes a difference.

May 2022

I truly appreciated by two months with Christy as my therapist. She listened well, picked up on subtle things, found themes, and gave a lot of empathy and support. I especially appreciated her comfort level with Scripture and biblical themes as that is really important to me. I hope to check in with her again in the future.

Apr 2022

Christy can piece through my many words as I try to sort out what I am dealing with and help me get down to the real issues at hand to address them. She is gentle and thoughtful and kind. I really appreciate her help!

Jan 2021

Christy is such a good counselor! She’s a great listener, is very supportive, and has helped me tremendously during our weekly video calls.

Dec 2020

shes great and always does her best to help me!

Dec 2023

Christy is a great therapist. She listens, validates and then challenges me to go deeper and grow healthier. I am extremely thankful for her and her support and help.

Dec 2023

Christy was quite literally a God-sent. When my world was unraveling around me she listened. More than that she helped me make changes to improve my quality of life. I’m so grateful for her!

Nov 2023

Christy is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and well versed as a clinician. The work I have done with Christy has been life changing!

Oct 2023

Christy is an amazing therapist. It is very evident that she cares. She has very effective treatment options for healing from trauma. She also remembers what I've told her in past sessions. She has been very effective in helping me deal with religious trauma and other issues. I recommend her without any reservations, she is wonderful!

Aug 2023

Christy is amazing. She is guiding me through dealing with current stressful life situations as well as healing past traumas. I am so grateful and highly recommend her to anyone looking to really heal and face life's challenges.

Aug 2023

Christy is phenomenal. I needed to return to therapy with her in order to navigate a very difficult situation with my employer. She has helped me in so many facets of my life I couldn’t begin to explain how pivotal her guidance has been. She is clearly very passionate in her craft, she is the perfect combination of nurturing & accountability. I am very grateful to have been matched with her as my therapist. 10/10 have and will continue to recommend better help specifically because of her.

Jul 2023

Christy has a bit more life experience and I like this about her. She listens with an empathetic ear and asks questions that help me to understand and work through my wounds in order to heal them. I feel safe and appreciate her calm demeanor and positivity. I always feel that she is in my corner. Wanting the best outcome for me.

Jul 2023

Christy’s compassion and expertise go hand in hand. I feel cared for while being in a therapeutic and healing session. I really look forward to the sessions.

Jun 2023

Christy is fantastic. Truly understand what I need mentally and how to switch between listening and guiding/giving advice.

Jun 2023

Excellent in every way

May 2023

I have been with Christy for over a year and don't know how I did life without her. She is great in guiding me in difficult scenarios and always providing me with different perspectives. Christy listens to the concerns and issues I have going on and never once do I feel judged or alone.

May 2023

Christy gives great advice on how to handle my stress triggers

Apr 2023

Christy is wise and smart. She’s made such sensible suggestions, ones I never thought of and I’m a pretty creative thinker. I appreciate her a lot!

Apr 2023

Kind/compassionate , punctual, professional, and intelligent

Mar 2023

I’m not sure where to start. Christy changed my outlook on life. I’m not sure where I would be without her. Her attention and care is beyond anything I ever expected. I hope to work with her for quite a while. Highly recommend her!

Apr 2023

Christy is amazing! I truly cannot say enough about how wonderful she is after talking with her the last year. She has been able to change my outlook on relationships and work, how I process my emotions, making boundaries for myself… the list goes on. She genuinely cares and wants you to succeed in life. She is super easy to talk to and provides helpful, practical advice. I recommend her to anyone interested in trying counseling. Thank you Christy for all you do!!!

Feb 2023

Truly awesome clinician!

Nov 2022

Understanding, emphatic.

Oct 2022

A wonderful listener and gives great insight into different methods, strategies and exercises to implement depending on frustrations, anxieties, moments of doubt. Happy to chat every week with Christy !

Sep 2022

Fantastic listener. I love how she helps you understand why things are the way they are, and how they work. Fully supportive and understanding.

Aug 2022

Christy is an amazing therapist, highly responsive, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I’ve really appreciated her listening and therapeutic responses, and her compassion

Aug 2022

I think I answered one of the last ones negatively on accident, Christy has been fantastic all around. 10/10

S.T.·Aug 2022

Thank you Christy!!!

P.E.·Aug 2022

Christy is the best cheerleader therapist on the planet, she is always kind and a great listener. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know.

P.E.·Jul 2022

Christy is an incredible therapist, before her I was struggling with a lot that I didn't even realize until we unpacked it in our weekly sessions. I always leave our conversations feeling a sense of peace and confidence in who I am. Therapy has changed my life for the better and I encourage family members and friends to try it out

B.R.·Jul 2022

What can I say about Christy besides the fact that she’s one of the most caring and capable people I’ve met in a long time. She’s given me valuable grounding tools to use when I feel anxious (and they actually work), she checks on me when she knows I’ve have a bad day, and she’s genuine. I always feel like she really cares about my growth and how I feel. I highly recommend Christy and look forward to continuing my work with her. She has helped me tremendously.

J.O.·Jul 2022

She is amazing, helps me in the midst of my crisis

I.N.·Jul 2022

Christie is a true gifted listener and yet can gleam very concise and helpful counsel.

R.O.·Jun 2022

Christy seems to have a great way of listening and asking that really gets to what I'm dealing with. I always come away feeling good and with more to think about.

T.Y.·May 2022

Christy has been so wonderful. I have worked with her for several months now. My experience with Christy has really helped me understand past experiences and traumas that I have gone through and how they can show up in other parts of my life and relationships. Christy is constantly providing different perspectives and support in many ways. She has even offered several books or podcasts to listen to and implements biblical verses and prayer. My experience with betterhelp and Christy has been so beneficial to my mental and overall health that I have recommended it to many of my close family and friends.

B.R.·Apr 2022

Christy is wonderful. I dont know what I would do without her help in my life.

M.O.·Apr 2022

Christy is a wonderful listener, she has given me great feedback and advice as well as some techniques to use throughout my day. I’m really looking forward to working with her! Positive and upbeat, clearly knowledgeable and passionate about her profession.

S.T.·Apr 2022

Empathic good listener and thoughtful advices

T.H.·Mar 2022

Christy is awesome and very caring!

P.E.·Mar 2022

Christy is empathetic, knowledgeable, and a great listener. Her style is straightforward and kind. I’m never left wondering what her advice is, and I always feel that she has my best interest at heart.

K.R.·Mar 2022

At almost 40 years old, this is my first ever experience with seeking therapy and I didn't know how it all worked. Christy is warm, friendly and listens to my concerns like she is a close friend, but offers professional advise and exercises to help you work through your troubles. I haven't felt the need to seek another therapist, so that says a lot! Thank you Christy!

T.R.·Mar 2022

She is great and provides things for me to do. She also has no problem with sending a basic recap of what we spoke about since I have problems remembering.

C.A.·Mar 2022

Christy is great. She is knowledgeable and insightful. She is very quick to respond and thorough when she does. She obviously has my best interests in mind and has helped me tremendously.

J.A.·Feb 2022

Christy has been wonderful to talk to over the last several months. She is caring and empathetic and also provides great strategies for getting through difficult moments. She has really helped me build my self confidence and get through hard times. Just know that you will be in good hands when you connect with Christy!

E.L.·Feb 2022

I feel at ease sharing my vulnerability with Christy, which is saying a lot, because it takes me a long time to gain trust in people enough to open up. I really appreciate her!

D.A.·Jan 2022

Christy is great! She listens, provides insight and exercises for growth. I appreciate her!

J.U.·Jan 2022

Christy is a great listener and provides gentle guidance through grey areas for me.

G.I.·Dec 2021

My very first therapy experience and it was needed. She is very good listener and very supportive. I discovered things about myself that which caused me to have issues and now for the first time in my life I am confronting those resentments and trying to seek the truth.

S.T.·Dec 2021

Kind and knowledgeable professional, her compassionate nature comes through in her responses, I couldn’t ask for a better counselor.

S.U.·Dec 2021

Christy Stinton is an amazing therapist. She is caring and professional. She is so helpful and supportive and she has had a very positive impact on my life.

M.O.·Oct 2021

Christy has been great. She provides a great balance of active listening while still offering suggestions and advice. Would definitely recommend.

M.E.·Oct 2021

Christy is the second counselor I’ve tried on better help. She’s been absolutely great!

S.A.·Oct 2021

Absolutely amazing!!! I could not ask for anybody better to support me in this journey!

A.G.·Aug 2021

Awesome!

E.R.·Aug 2021

Very nice and understanding

H.A.·Jul 2021

I've been working with Christy for a few weeks now and she's been really helpful in navigating a lot of concerns. I've appreciated her kindness and encouragement, and look forward to making more progress as we continue.

A.L.·Jul 2021

A kind and compassionate professional- I looked for a while before I found her, keep trying until you find one that you can talk to and feel heard, and retain your sense of dignity.

S.U.·Jul 2021

Christy is amazing! Every call has helped me. I always leave a session with some questions answered and feeling better about what I'm dealing with. She is empathetic and truly cares. She responds to my messages and even checks in on me if she knows I'm going through some difficult things. She is accommodating with scheduling. I tried two different counselors on better help before I found Christy. I couldn't ask for a better counselor!

M.O.·May 2021

I met with Christy for a little over year through a particularly rough time in my life, and her guidance played such an essential role in my healing journey. She is such a kind and understanding listener whom I always felt that I could go to for support. She helped me untangle a lot of challenging emotions and guided me to finding an emotional space where I feel so much more healthy, at peace, and capable of handling whatever chaos comes my way. Thank you, Christy!

H.A.·May 2021

Christy has been wonderful. Christy has helped me in the way that I ask for help, and holds space in a way that I feel connected and heard. She helps me to have personal confidence, and look deeper at the reasons why I make a decision. I feel like she definitely understands what I express and where I need support and meets me where I’m at. I am super grateful to have such a good counselor for my first time and that Better Help made a good match for me. ❤️

J.O.·Apr 2021

Christy is very caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

P.E.·Apr 2021

I have only had a couple sessions with Christy, but she's is one of the best counselors I've had on this app. She is warm, attentive, and listens to what you have to say. She gives you suggestions of "homework" and doesn't go onto explanations about her own personal life like many other counselors I have used before! Highly recommend!

A.D.·Apr 2021

I am so grateful for BetterHelp. I wish I started this years ago! My counselor Christy is so helpful. She asks me questions that really help me evaluate my goals and what drives me in life. I have gained clarity about many things in my life that cause me to be so anxious. Highly recommend!

N.K.·Apr 2021

The person I am now, and the person I was 6 months ago are drastically different for the better, and Christy has been a huge part of that change.

M.A.·Feb 2021

Christy is the best! She’s caring, really vested in helping you become the best version of yourself.

P.A.·Jan 2021

I've only met with Christy a couple of times and she has been very perspective and understanding about where I'm needing help and insight.

C.I.·Dec 2020

Christy is wonderful, she listens and gives great advice

M.A.·Dec 2020

She is so helpful and good at listening

H.A.·Nov 2020

Christy is amazing and super understanding and is willing to work through everything one step at a time, no matter how little time you have due to work. She has been the best counselor I’ve had and I feel very comfortable with her. She never pushes me to say anything that I’m not ready to tell her and she lets it all flow naturally. She is wonderful and I’d highly recommend her to anyone who is anxious about starting online therapy.

A.L.·Oct 2020

She really listens to me and has gotten me to think in ways other counselors haven’t. She’s helped me with PTSD that I don’t think will ever go away, but I do feel way better.

K.A.·Oct 2020

Christy is very caring and provides practical feedback and tools to help me with my various situations. I've had a lot of stressors come up in many areas of my life, and Christy has been super helpful in tackling all these issues in a straightforward way.

J.O.·Oct 2020

Extremely helpful and professional. Makes you feel like you are cared for and she definitely has your best interest at heart.

M.E.·Oct 2020

I had a great time working with Christy. She really helped me through a rough patch (augmented by all the crazy events of 2020) and always made me feel supported and heard when I met with her. I'll always appreciate how helpful Christy was when I really needed it.

E.N.·Sep 2020

I was comfotable talking to Christy. She offered me different methods pf communication to choose from. She understood my issue and advised accordingly and professional. She responded promptly. She was always there for me, i never felt alone. Thank you Christy.

L.Y.·Aug 2020

Christy really listens and gets to the heart of things in a supportive way.

S.U.·Aug 2020

I appreciate the flexibility in scheduling and her encouragement

K.A.·Jul 2020

Definitely would recommend. She is incredible and listens to everything you say and offer great advice and tools to help

F.E.·Jul 2020

Christy is kind, understanding, and responsive. She listens and offers guidance and encouragement in a way that makes me feel empowered. She reminds me I have control over myself and my situation, and of my strength and abilities. I enjoy our meetings every week and find that I always leave them feeling more confident and positive about my emotions. I would recommend her to anyone.

A.N.·May 2020

Christy has helped me a lot. After starting with some background and early sessions, she helped draw together several things we've talked about in a very connected way. Her support and insights have had a very positive effect.

Y.A.·May 2020

She is very kind, helpful, and professional.

S.O.·May 2020

Excellent counselor and listener. Very positive input.

T.A.·May 2020

Christy has been the best counselor. When I’m struggling with my self worth she is always quick to remind me how loved I am and that I am deserving of happiness. I’m so thankful I got matched with her!

L.I.·May 2020

I really appreciate the time she takes to ensure that she understands what I’m saying.

S.U.·May 2020

She is great. She comes across as very kind and gentle when working with me through everything. I love working with her and really am glad that I was matched with her.

F.E.·Apr 2020

Great demeanor and guidance.

J.O.·Apr 2020

Christy has been a wonderful blessing to me. She has given me tools and applications I can utilize in my day to day life and they have all helped me immensely. I will 100% use Christy again down the road.

A.M.·Apr 2020

Christy comes across as caring and understanding when we talk. Her suggestions and comments help each time I speak with her. I feel confident about her abilities in my issues and always look forward to speaking with her

T.R.·Mar 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Christy Stinton offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Christy Stinton works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Christy Stinton speak?

Christy Stinton speaks English.

How many years of experience does Christy Stinton have?

Christy Stinton has 14 years of experience.

Where is Christy Stinton licensed to practice?

Christy Stinton is licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, California, Colorado, Texas, Maryland, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Arizona, Massachusetts, New York, Minnesota, Indiana, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Utah, and Nevada.

Does Christy Stinton accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Christy Stinton accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Christy Stinton offer?

Christy Stinton offers clients Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

How can I communicate with Christy Stinton?

Christy Stinton can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Christy Stinton?

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