Christa Faulkner
Losses, social isolation, family tension, work fatigue, health issues, and uncertainty have created an imbalance in our lives, consequently decreasing our overall well-being. We are all striving to grow the life we desire. I help individuals flourish through integrative, evidence-based therapy while providing a structure of accountability for in-between-session work. I've been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) since 2008, was initially licensed as an LPCA in 2004, and am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP). I've worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, AD(H)D, trauma, and relationship conflicts. Together, we can develop a toolbox of resources to help you become more resilient.
In addition to working as a professional counselor, I have freelanced in art and design and worked in environmental and social advocacy.
First session
Whether you have had therapy before or this is a new experience, feeling apprehensive is okay. Relationships are essential. I strive to make our appointments feel more like a conversation that ends with a path forward, including goals and next steps. Our first session will cover your reason(s) for scheduling, your desired therapy outcome, and your preferred session frequency. I will send a few intake forms before your first appointment, along with a welcome message defining next steps. If you have any questions, please reach out through Grow messaging before the first appointment.
Strengths
I have worked in trauma-informed care with nonprofits since 2004 and started a private practice in 2022. In addition to my work as a professional counselor, I have freelanced in art and design, worked in environmental and social advocacy, and completed a postgraduate fellowship in environmental management focused on sustainable communities. I have a wide range of interests and find it easy to connect with most individuals. I participate in my own counseling and growth work and deeply respect anyone on this journey. I bring these lived experiences into the session, which leads to a more authentic approach.
Ideal clients
I serve individual adult clients on a wellness journey to improve their quality of life and their relationship with themselves and others. I offer a conversational, holistic approach to therapy and work best with clients who are comfortable with this style. Clients need personal goals that motivate them to attend therapy consistently, be open to the therapeutic process, and understand how to communicate through the Grow messaging. I no longer take clients who want to meet as needed or who initially want to meet monthly.
Treatment methods
Integrative
Integrative therapy is a holistic treatment approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of mind and body and views mental health in a broader context that includes physiological, social, and emotional factors. The focus is on the whole self and environment rather than just symptoms of a diagnosis.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT focuses on acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based action to develop a non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and emotions. The goal is to live a meaningful life aligned with one's values, even when uncomfortable thoughts and feelings arise. It is considered a more specialized form of CBT.
Existential
Existential therapy focuses on the anxiety and uncertainties that are part of life, such as death, loss, the fear of the unknown, and the meaning of life.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling approach that helps people change their behavior by exploring their own reasons for wanting to change.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Transgender
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Licensed in
KentuckyLicense 103674