Christine(Chris) Hjortnaes has worked with College students for several years. She understands the many pressures of being in school, trying to plan for the future, holding down a job, maintaining healthy successful relationships, and raising a family while working towards a degree....
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My practice exists to help high-achieving people cope with stress, anxiety and depression so they can feel better and live the life they want....
I'm passionate about empowering my clients to find their own strength and confidence to navigate challenges in their lives. Most often individuals and couples reach out to me for challenges surrounding Dating, Premarital, Marriage, Pre/Post Baby, and Coping and Communication Skills. Therapy takes effort on your part, and willingness to be open and put in some "heart" work! I grew up in Texas and currently live in New York. I'm familiar with rural and urban cultures and happy to work with y...
Through 19 years of practice I have found that people usually seek therapy because they are experiencing something that is too difficult to bear without additional help and support. Life can seem unjust when bad things happen to good people, or when best efforts are not leading to desired outcomes. These challenges are opportunities for renewal and growth. Especially during a time of crisis or transition, the ability to safely connect and openly share thoughts and feelings, while receiving genui...
I am a non-judgmental, open-minded, friendly, & respectful practitioner with a genuine passion to help all people be their best selves! I understand that coming to therapy is a personal choice, so I take a person centered approach when building rapport with my clients. I have an eclectic approach to treatment, which allows me to customize the tools provided for each client's unique goals. I value each and every one of my clients & enjoy being a part of their journeys to personal growth, healing,...
I specialize in counseling individuals who have endured painful pasts and are now ready to overcome the effects of their trauma. If you endured abuse or loss and it is now affecting your self esteem, your current relationships, or your ability to make changes in your life, I can help. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. My clients have said our counseling sessions are comfortable, encouraging, and insightful. Nothing is too small or too big to work through to...
Client Focus: Virtual Therapy | Adults/Womxn | LGBTQIA2S+ Areas of Expertise: Social Justice Advocacy & Liberation Practices | Therapeutic Humor | Anxiety + Depression | Identity Development | Body Liberation | Shame Resilience + Self-Compassion | Dating | Life Transitions I am especially well-suited to support: - Individuals and activists/community organizers/good troublemakers concerned with systemic oppression and its impact on our collective well-being - Individuals intereste...
Dr. Rademan starts treatment with a thorough and detailed inventory of life experiences that could be contributing to current concerns. She also explores body pain and chronic health concerns as those can be impacted by trauma and emotional wounding. Just like with physical health, mental health can be impacted by earlier 'injuries' that flare up later in life. Many people have been in and out of therapy throughout their life and haven't found sustained relief due to not healing the root issue o...
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