Therapist profile
Christine "Chris" Coleman-Sandwell, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2001022263
- NPI1063035079
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Christine
Christine "Chris" Coleman-Sandwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to manage strong emotions and difficult situations.
Chris centers sessions on what the client wants to change. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen without judgment and to help people name what matters most. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when someone is weighing change or facing ambivalence. Solution-Focused Therapy helps put attention on small, concrete shifts that add up over time.
She often supports people through life transitions such as midlife shifts, workplace stress, or separation and divorce. Parenting strains, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and first responder stress are listed among her focus areas. Chris also addresses intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, sleeping problems, addictions, and grief.
Her approach is straightforward. Sessions aim to identify patterns that lead to snapping, resentment, or repeated conflict. Practical techniques and short-term goals are used alongside conversations about longer term growth. The work is collaborative and paced to the client’s readiness.
Sessions are conducted in English and geared to adults seeking to manage emotions and improve relationships. Prospective clients are invited to use the site’s matching and scheduling flow to set up an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on helping the person clarify priorities and feel heard. It can help with problems like relationship tension, grief, and low self-esteem.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change. The therapist asks open questions, highlights the client’s own reasons for change, and helps resolve mixed feelings. This method is useful when someone is unsure about next steps for addictions, health behavior, or major life changes.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps that move things forward. Sessions identify what already works and build brief, achievable goals. That approach often suits people who want concrete skills for managing anger, workplace stress, or sleep problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the early work together. The therapist and client will review options and pick methods that fit the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before scheduling. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so a session can happen between work or family tasks.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style emphasizes listening and practical steps. She uses client-centered work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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