I'm Sandi Christiansen (she/her/hers), a Licensed Professional Counselor through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology at Saint Joseph's University, and my Master's in Clinical & Counseling Psychology at Chestnut Hill College with a specialization in Child & Adolescent Counseling.

I have been licensed since 2010, and have been working in the field of mental health and substance use disorders for almost 15 years.

While I have extensive experience with adults, my heart has always been with the younger population; working with kids, teens, and young adults is a privilege and one that I truly enjoy and appreciate. It is a big decision to entrust a stranger with your innermost thoughts, your overwhelming emotions, or the mind of your child. I recognize the vulnerability and strength it takes to decide to start going to therapy and begin making changes.

I work within a strength-based, cognitive behavioral approach (CBT), with a significant emphasis on Cognitive Restructuring -- changing your patterns of thinking. I maintain unconditional positive regard for my clients, and offer what I hope will become a safe space for people to talk about difficult things and set achievable, measurable, positive goals for their futures.

If any of this resonates with you, we might be a good fit to work together. Please feel comfortable reaching out to set up a complimentary 15 minute consultation. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you find your next step.

Take care of yourself,

Sandi
I pride myself on my professionalism and experience, but most importantly I have been told over and over again that I am relatable, approachable, and non-judgmental. I offer therapy for clients and education for parents that is accessible and able to be utilized; this ultimately allows the client to experience a sense of self-efficacy and confidence in their ability to implement what we have worked on together.  I tell my clients all the time -- I am the expert in the field, but you are the expert on your own life. I am just here to help you navigate. ​ 
" I loved the specific examples of parental modeling. Oftentimes parents want to encourage their kids, but rarely focus on how their behavior is the greatest instructor. I loved this focus. Also, the specific references to Sandi’s professional experience with teens helped the information all feel reliable, different than many “inspirational” Instagram accounts that just tell you to keep on keeping on." -- an individual who attended the Back on Track Workshop for Parents/Caregivers

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