Christy Turnquist

Christy Turnquist is a licensed mental health counselor with ten years of experience. She helps people facing addiction, parenting stress, career questions, self-esteem struggles, and questions about LGBTQ+ identity. Her approach is practical and encouraging, aimed at helping people feel more confident and calm in daily life.

Christy starts by listening to each person's story and strengths. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and offers tools that match their goals. Sessions focus on small, usable changes that add up over time rather than on jargon or one-size-fits-all plans.

She works with people coping with major life changes and burnout, including compassion fatigue and caregiver stress. Christy also supports those dealing with aging concerns, cancer-related stress, smoking or vaping cessation, and issues tied to family of origin or divorce. Her background includes a decade of helping adults move from stuck patterns into clearer choices.

Christy combines encouragement with concrete strategies to rebuild confidence and motivation. She pays attention to each person’s values and priorities when designing that plan. The aim is greater ease in daily routines, stronger self-respect, and clearer next steps.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability. Christy practices in Florida as an LMHC and conducts sessions in English. International clients are accepted; confirm session options when booking.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online support

Christy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize skills people can use right away. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills and relapse prevention strategies for addiction and habit change, which helps people manage cravings and build routines that support recovery. Another approach centers on improving self-esteem and motivation by identifying small, achievable goals and reinforcing successes to rebuild confidence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christy will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and day-to-day needs. Together they review what’s working and adjust strategies as goals evolve.

Session logistics should fit into everyday life, so confirm current session options when booking. Online work can help people fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain momentum between in-person meetings or when location makes meeting in person difficult, but please verify the specific formats offered before scheduling.