- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Christina
Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and related issues listed in her specialties.
Crissy uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her stated approaches and also integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work. Sessions focus on identifying strong emotions, naming patterns that cause distress, and trying practical ways to shift how people respond. She talks with clients about what feels most pressing and helps them test small changes in thinking and behavior.
Her background includes substantial work with Native American communities and knowledge of Ojibwe culture, and she has experience supporting teens with anger, motivation, and self-esteem. Her Minnesota practice has an emphasis on trauma-informed care and addressing the effects of intergenerational trauma.
Crissy describes therapy as a collaborative process. She treats people as the experts of their own stories and centers their strengths while addressing upsetting symptoms and relationship patterns. Sessions may include emotion-focused exploration, practical behavioral steps, and mindfulness-based ideas to manage intense feelings.
Practical matters such as session cost use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. People interested in working with her begin by using the site matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and track intense emotions and the interaction patterns they create. In online sessions this approach is used to notice emotional responses and try new ways of relating that can reduce reactivity. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client, giving people space to clarify values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches specific skills to test new actions and reduce symptoms.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which combination of EFT, Client-Centered work, or CBT fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time based on what is helping.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. They also let people use video or phone depending on what helps them engage with the work. Licensed professionals including therapists use these options to help people access consistent care that fits everyday routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore emotions, the patterns they create, and practical steps to change responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience providing mental health services in Minnesota.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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