Cristien Storm

Cristien Storm is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 18 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and concerns that affect identity and belonging. She meets people where they are and aims to help them take the next step toward greater calm and connection.

She believes clients are the experts in their own stories and brings a collaborative attitude to sessions. That means listening first, then offering ideas and tools that fit each person’s life. Conversations often include practical ways to notice patterns, try small changes, and rebuild trust in oneself and others.

Cristien has worked with people facing LGBT and sexuality questions, relationship and family tensions, and trauma-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with isolation and loneliness, panic and mood symptoms, and problems with shame or forgiveness. Her background includes many years of clinical practice helping people manage anger and improve communication.

In sessions she aims for clear, direct conversation. Expect a mix of reflection, skill practice, and planning for real-world moments. The pace and focus adapt to each person’s goals, whether that means easing panic, improving connection, or reducing shame.

Taking a first step can feel hard. Cristien positions herself as a steady presence who listens, offers gentle guidance, and helps people try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Cristien uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people learn skills and change patterns. One common approach involves skill-building to manage intense feelings like anger or panic; it teaches concrete breathing, grounding, and pacing strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve coping. Another frequent focus is on attachment and relationship work, which looks at how past connections influence current trust and communication and helps people try new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cristien listens to each person’s story and goals, then suggests methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the work stays practical and aligned with what the person wants to accomplish.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counseling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks or evenings. It also lets people continue with consistent care when life circumstances change. Cristien will help tailor session frequency and focus so therapy fits real life and supports steady progress.