Christy works with individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, overwhelm, perfectionism, chronic illness, and career/life transitions. Christy also specializes in working with creatives and entrepreneurs in arts & entertainment, music, tech, film/TV, theater, gaming, dance, AI, design, poetry, screenwriting, fine arts, production, and many more.
You may just be getting started building your career, or considering a complete career shift, but struggle with self-doubt & indecision. Regardless of where you are, the future unknowns can be unsettling. Bravely following your vision while supporting yourself and others can be both exhilarating & challenging.
In her former career as an artist & producer manager, Christy had the honor of guiding musicians, producers, engineers, and other creatives through self-employment challenges. Christy understands the tenacity it takes to thrive as a creative and entrepreneur and will work collaboratively with you to investigate, discuss, and deconstruct the complexities of your circumstances in a solution-focused way so that you can regain your voice and vision.
Christy’s approach is engaging, empathetic, client centered & goal orientated. Together, you’ll discuss the outcomes you desire for your life and develop systems that utilize practical, actionable steps leading to a sense of self-worth, calm, and freedom while trusting yourself and the unknowns.
Christy landed her first music gig at 16, working at a local record store while playing in local bands. She later went on to work for major record labels and music management firms. While in her own therapy, Christy realized she craved a career pivot that allowed her to more deeply utilize her artistic and analytic mind, which led her to the field of Clinical Psychology.
Christy is passionate about a multitude of seemingly unconnected things: psychology, creativity, neurobiology, quantum physics, spirituality, health + fitness, marine biology, indie rock to dub music, and philanthropy.
If you work in the music and/or entertainment industries, ask Christy about applying for psychotherapy grants through her affiliate non-profit organizations.
For more information, please visit www.christymerriner.com
Short Term (Solution-focused, etc.)
Ideal for those who are coming in with a specific problem they’d like to address and gain clarity on. Typically, short term therapies are present focused and do not dive deep into your past.
Structured
Structured therapies are goal and progress oriented. Therapists may incorporate psychoeducation and a specific “curriculum.” In order to stay on track, therapists may provide worksheets and homework.
Insight-oriented (Psychodynamic, Existential, etc.)
Exploring the past and making connections to present issues can help clients gain insight. Getting to the root of the issue and finding deeper self-awareness can help with long-term change.
Non-directive (Humanistic, Person-centered, etc.)
Going with the flow and seeing where it leads.
Behavioral (CBT, DBT, etc.)
Focuses on changing potentially unhealthy or self-destructive behaviors by addressing problematic thought patterns and specific providing coping skills.
Trauma Focused (EMDR, TF-CBT, etc.)
Recognizing the connection between trauma experiences and your emotional and behavioral responses, trauma focused therapy seeks to help you heal from traumas.
