Christie Wakefield , LMFT

Christie Wakefield is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia who brings focused experience working with children, couples, and families. She earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine and has provided clinical care in community mental health settings, addressing addiction and a range of mental health concerns from depression and anxiety to personality disorders.

Her work often centers on addiction, trauma, and the dynamics that affect family relationships, and she leads trauma recovery groups as well as LGBTQ+ support groups. Christie’s areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, gender and sexuality questions, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, grief, and life transitions.

She is EMDR trained and holds Gottman couples counseling level one and two certification, and she integrates these skills with approaches such as cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies to match each person’s needs. Christie meets people where they are in their readiness to change and approaches care with compassion and respect. She aims to create a judgment-free space where individuals, couples, and families can explore challenges and take steps toward greater well-being, with support at each stage of the process.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Christie integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online therapy to address trauma, relationships, and day-to-day struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. EMDR, for which Christie is trained, focuses on processing traumatic memories and the emotions tied to them to reduce their ongoing impact. The Gottman Method, for which Christie holds level one and two certification, is a structured approach to couples work that strengthens communication, resolves conflict, and rebuilds connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christie works collaboratively with each person or couple to evaluate their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time to fit what is most helpful. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy matches where a person is and what they hope to change.

Online therapy with Christie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from convenient locations, and choose the format that best supports engagement and progress.