Christy Forrister, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical, faith-friendly therapy for everyday struggles

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Evidence-based care
Faith integration available
Focus on skills

About Christy

Christy Forrister is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, depression, and life transitions. She aims to make therapy a practical place to learn new skills and regain routine when things feel overwhelming.

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping strategies and improve communication. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to what works for each person’s daily life. She emphasizes skill building, clearer boundaries, and steps that can be used between meetings.

Christy has seven years of clinical experience in a range of settings. Her background includes work with trauma, family conflict, relationship strain, divorce, co-occurring concerns, and adoption-related issues. She brings both professional and personal perspectives to adoption and blended family dynamics.

She pays close attention to cultural and intercultural factors in relationships. That includes communication differences, identity development, and the practical challenges that arise in multicultural partnerships and families. She aims to help people navigate those issues with respect for their values and beliefs.

As a Christian therapist, she can integrate biblical perspectives and Scripture when clients request that. She also welcomes people from all backgrounds and faiths and works to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. To begin, clients are invited to take a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Evidence-informed approaches and online care

Christy often uses well-researched approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety or low mood. Trauma-Focused CBT adapts those techniques to gently work through traumatic memories while teaching coping skills to manage strong emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills that can help with intense emotions and relationship strains.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then tailor techniques to fit each person. That collaborative process helps decide which methods to use and how to pace the work.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining continuity through life changes while still working on the same practical skills and communication patterns covered in traditional therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christy help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical skills, clearer communication, and step-by-step changes people can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Christy has seven years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings with individuals and families.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported and can international clients access services?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify which formats she offers.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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