Therapist profile
Christine "Chris" Coleman-Sandwell, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Parenting
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Christine
Christine "Chris" Coleman-Sandwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Chris helps people who are handling big life changes like midlife shifts, separation or divorce, career transitions, and caregiver stress. She also focuses on blended family issues, first responder stress, and concerns linked to sexuality and women’s issues. Her practice includes work on sleeping problems, anger, and seasonal affective disorder.
In sessions she draws on client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. That means conversations are guided by the client’s priorities, with practical steps and reflective questions to clarify goals and next actions. Sessions often concentrate on what can be tried immediately to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
People who choose Chris usually want direct, clear work on relationships and family patterns. She helps adults talk through control and commitment issues, jealousy, caregiver strain, and the emotional fallout from separation. For those dealing with grief or trauma she aims for steady pacing and realistic coping tools.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Missouri and steady work with adults across a wide range of concerns. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online process outlined on the site.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says so they can find their own direction. It helps people clarify values and make choices about relationships, parenting, and personal goals.Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and gentle reflection to resolve ambivalence and increase readiness for change. It is often helpful when someone is uncertain about taking steps such as addressing addictions, changing relationship patterns, or committing to a new routine.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what already works. Sessions often identify one or two actions to try between meetings to reduce stress and build momentum.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the concerns they bring. This means approaches can be mixed and adjusted as needed rather than fixed at the start.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it easier to schedule sessions around work and caregiving duties.
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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 adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, and related areas listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work uses client-centered conversation, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try practical steps during and between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Missouri.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats and session delivery can vary.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; 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 through the platform.
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