Christie Wakefield , LMFT

Christie Wakefield is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Georgia with four years of clinical experience. She earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine and works with children, couples, and families, focusing on addiction, trauma, and family relationship dynamics.

In community mental health roles she has supported people with a range of mental health and addiction concerns, from depression and anxiety to personality disorders. In addition to individual and family work, she facilitates trauma recovery groups and LGBTQ+ support groups, bringing group-based skills to her clinical practice.

Her training includes EMDR for processing traumatic memories and Gottman couples counseling certification at levels one and two, and she integrates cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness-informed techniques to address symptoms and build coping skills. She draws on this combination of approaches to tailor care to each client’s needs.

Christie meets people where they are in their readiness to change, offering compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental support as clients navigate issues such as grief, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, substance use, and coping with life changes. She emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, supporting clients as they take initial and ongoing steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Relationship Work

Christie Wakefield blends several evidence-informed approaches to support change and healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping difficulties.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity; it can be useful for those recovering from traumatic experiences and abuse. The Gottman Method for couples work centers on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and resolving conflict through structured, research-informed exercises and interventions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christie works collaboratively with clients to assess goals, preferences, and readiness for change, and then tailors methods based on what is likely to be most helpful for each person or relationship.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allow clients to engage from home or other convenient locations, offering flexibility for scheduling, easier access when life feels busy, and multiple formats for sharing and practicing skills between sessions.