- Client-centered support
- Trauma informed care
- Mindfulness tools
About Christina
Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with 11 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth care that helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and addiction. Crissy aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk and work toward clearer goals.
Her approach centers on listening closely and tailoring methods to each person. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and help build confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors in daily life.
Crissy also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques to help people name and move through feelings that get in the way of close relationships. Mindfulness tools are introduced to reduce reactivity and improve focus in stressful moments. She mentions experience with adoption and foster care concerns among her focus areas.
Her background includes long-term work with Native American communities and familiarity with Ojibwe culture. That experience informs how she listens for cultural context and respects different life stories. She describes herself as patient, understanding, and nonjudgmental in sessions.
People who meet with her can expect practical steps alongside emotional support. She encourages clients to see themselves as the expert on their own life and works collaboratively to set achievable next steps. The emphasis is on steady progress, not quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. Online sessions can be used to talk through whatever matters most and to shape goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small changes between sessions. That makes it practical to try experiments and report back in the next meeting. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and move through feelings that block closeness or self-understanding, and those emotional skills can be practiced and reviewed remotely.Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist starts by understanding your needs, goals, and preferences then recommends which methods to try. Over the first few meetings she adjusts the plan based on what feels most helpful and what produces useful momentum.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. It also lets people try different pacing - for example shorter check-ins or longer exploratory sessions - to see what works best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical strategies. She uses CBT to change unhelpful thoughts and builds emotional awareness through emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches.
What is her relevant experience?
She has 11 years of professional experience and has worked extensively with Native American communities, including familiarity with Ojibwe culture.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LPCC license (licensed professional clinical counselor) in Minnesota and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted, so sessions are limited to clients within the supported region.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.