I desire to partner with you to provide help, hope, and healing in the midst of your struggle. My work with clients has taught me how meaningful the professional relationship is to the success of therapy. When someone shares the most vulnerable parts of their story with me, I understand they need to know that they are not just another number. You are unique and deserve to be treated by a professional who truly cares about you!

Let me share a little of my story with you. I was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. My husband and I married and started our family very young. I often joke that we have been growing up together since we said, “I do!” We have been married for almost 25 years and have two children. After living in Pittsburgh, PA for six years, I was excited when my husband’s career brought our family to settle in Texas!

My undergraduate academic focus centered on the psychology of addiction and recovery. I later earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Working in the field of psychotherapy, I quickly developed a passion for working with adult survivors of developmental and childhood trauma. Often, I find that exploring the formative years can lead my clients to the critical components of their healing by cultivating self-awareness and self-compassion.

I am an ABCST board-certified sex therapist. My work in sex therapy allows me the opportunity to treat a wide range of clients who struggle with issues related to healthy sexuality. I have a passion for working with individuals and couples struggling with sexual addiction and the trauma that often accompanies sexual betrayal. I also enjoy working with clients who struggle with mood disorders, attachment-related disorders, and an array of interpersonal relationship struggles. As a certified MBTI© personality assessment practitioner, I can offer my clients the benefit of utilizing their unique personality type to better achieve their relational, career, and overall life goals.

I consider it a privilege to come alongside you on your healing journey!

Visit Crista’s website at cristanewman.com.

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