Christi Fields, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma and grief
About Christi Fields
Her clinical experience includes work with trauma, domestic violence, substance use, homelessness, divorce and separation, family and parenting concerns, and employment challenges. Christi integrates practical, short-term strategies with a broader Person-In-Environment perspective to address the complex contexts that shape a person’s life. Her approach emphasizes client self-determination and empowerment, using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction orientation that focuses on what works for each person rather than striving for perfection.
Christi draws on client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral techniques to create individualized plans that reflect each client’s values and goals. She brings additional focus to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, family of origin concerns, intellectual disability, and coaching. Christi works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, set realistic goals, and pursue meaningful, practical change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christi Fields have?
Christi Fields has 10 years of professional experience in counseling, clinical case management, and parenting psycho-education.
Is Christi Fields a licensed therapist?
Yes. Christi Fields holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Licenses listed are NM LCSW C-11005 and CA LCSW 94854.
In which languages does Christi Fields provide therapy?
Christi Fields provides therapy in English.
Where is Christi Fields located?
Christi Fields is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Christi Fields as my therapist?
You can work with Christi Fields through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christi Fields work with international clients?
Christi Fields does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christi Fields cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Christi Fields
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective, with the therapist offering empathy, active listening, and support to help people explore values, build self-esteem, and make decisions that feel right for them. This approach is well suited to relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with day-to-day challenges by teaching skills that clients can apply between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method designed to resolve ambivalence and strengthen a person’s motivation for change. It can be particularly helpful for substance use, behavior change, and setting actionable goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christi works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access, allowing clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care around work, parenting, and other commitments. These options can make it easier to attend regular sessions and practice skills consistently between meetings.