Christine Steele

Welcome to Christine's Cottage Life Counseling. I am so glad you are here! With over 25 years of clinical experience within the broad spectrum of mental health issues and varied approaches, my current practice focuses on mind/body/spirit wellness. Whether your working on clinical issues of depression/anxiety or trying to manage the stressors life can bring; personal growth and transformation awaits. It's been a privilege to support hundreds of clients through their journeys to health and wellness. I look forward to meeting you.

My approach to building trust in sessions is to "meet the clients where they are," Through supportive interview techniques we start the process of identifying the issues, setting goals and making a plan together to address them. Clarifying thoughts and feelings, prioritizing issues can take a few sessions. All the while we are developing a relationship where clients feel seen and heard. Strategies are matched with clients personalities, strengths and experiences.

My hope is for every Christine's Cottage Life Counseling client to feel warmly welcomed into a beautiful space that is cozy, comfortable and peaceful. The sanctuary concept is reflective of my own personality and style of living a simple, yet beautiful 'cottage life.' I believe my clients want to live a good, balanced, healthy life; despite hardships and challenges. I typically encourage clients to commit to regular sessions to start the process, and then as they experience growth/progress we discuss a schedule that may be less frequent. Therapy is often a tool that is used periodically throughout one's lifetime. So, whether you are new to therapy or returning, I applaud you and admire the steps you are taking forward in self care!