Christine "Christie" Kraft , LCSW

Christine "Christie" Kraft is a licensed clinical social worker who helps women manage stress, anxiety, parenting strain, and issues tied to trauma and relationships. She brings 25 years of experience and a calm, steady presence to each session so people feel heard and supported right away.

Christie believes clients know their own story and already carry strengths to build on. In sessions she listens first, then helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings. The tone is direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on real-life skills rather than jargon.

Her work covers attachment wounds, abandonment fears, communication problems, divorce and separation, and the low self-worth that can follow trauma. Christie also helps people facing social anxiety, post-traumatic stress reactions, guilt and shame, and those wanting to cultivate more self-love.

She draws on several evidence-informed approaches and adapts them to fit each person. Therapy may include learning new ways to notice thoughts, practicing emotion regulation skills, and uncovering patterns from past relationships that still cause pain.

Sessions are offered in English and Christie sees clients across Arizona and beyond, including international clients. Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Starting is straightforward: choose Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that works with the therapist's availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can reduce avoidance and help with anxiety, stress, and low motivation.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps people spot repeat dynamics in relationships and learn new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Christie will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. This collaborative process helps match tools to what matters most to the client.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels uncomfortable. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or fitting therapy into a busy day.

These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments, try new skills between sessions, and stay connected while juggling work, parenting, or travel.