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Christine Gierer, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Christine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

More about Christine

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

Life is full of events that help shape who we are. Some events that occur in our lives leaves us feeling hurt, alone, helpless, overwhelmed and can even bring us to question who we are or what we believe in. We are often left to cope with these events on our own. I am passionate about helping children, teens, and adults find hope during troubling times, and search to find a solution to help change their current circumstances.

My name is Christine Gierer, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working at Ocala Recovery in Ocala, Florida, whose goal is to help individuals process those difficult life experiences, and not be defined by the events in their lives. I earned my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Counseling from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. I also completed a couple of semesters towards my Doctorate in Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy. I am trained in trauma, chemical addictions, process addictions, relationship issues, depression, and more. I specialize in working with Children, adolescents, and adults for individual, family or couples therapy. In my practice, I use a multitude of modalities to help my clients in the best way that I can. Those modalities include: Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Bowenian family therapy, Trauma Therapy, Play Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and more.

Together, we can establish the therapeutic relationship to work through your presenting problem, and to give you the tools you need to cope with your past, present, or future circumstances.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Christine Gierer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306235197.

  • LMFT · Florida · MT3517 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Christine Gierer offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Christine Gierer works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Christine Gierer speak?

Christine Gierer speaks English.

How many years of experience does Christine Gierer have?

Christine Gierer has 9 years of experience.

Where is Christine Gierer licensed to practice?

Christine Gierer is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Christine Gierer accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Christine Gierer does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Christine Gierer offer?

Christine Gierer offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Christine Gierer?

Christine Gierer can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Christine Gierer?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.