About Christen
Christen Aiguier helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or major life changes. She introduces a calm, straightforward way of working so people can take small steps toward feeling steadier. Christen is a VA Psychologist with six years of professional experience and works with adults in Virginia.
She focuses on practical strategies for coping with depression, compassion fatigue, and the loneliness that can come with life transitions.
How Christen works
Sessions aim to identify strengths, reduce unhelpful routines, and build day-to-day tools that fit each person’s life. Christen talks plainly and listens closely to what matters most to the client. Her approach centers on the client's goals and lived experience.
She treats each person as the expert on their story and helps them use their strengths to meet challenges. The work often includes trying new ways of thinking and behaving, then checking what helps. Christen has experience supporting concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose and self-love.
She also assists people navigating midlife shifts and the emotional strain of caregiving or work-related compassion fatigue. People who choose Christen can expect a collaborative pace, clear discussion of goals, and practical tools to try between sessions. She welcomes straightforward conversations about what people need and adjusts the work as goals change.
What Christen works with
The areas below are the ones Christen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | VA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online work and what to expect
Christen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying strengths and testing small behavioral changes to reduce stress and anxiety. This helps people build reliable habits that make daily life easier.Another frequent focus is addressing compassion fatigue and burnout by clarifying boundaries, restoring routines, and naming emotional responses. These steps help people regain energy and a clearer sense of priorities without adding complicated tasks.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christen will work together with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort. She checks in regularly to see what helps and adjusts the plan if something feels off.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let people read visual cues and have a fuller conversation, while phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, quick coping tools, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it possible to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving routines, or days with tight schedules.
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