- Work and wellbeing
- Mood and trauma
- Practical coping tools
About Chrasanthum
Chrasanthum "Chrissy" Nieves is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on work and wellbeing alongside mental health and recovery. She brings three years of experience in counseling and believes it is an honor to help people work through difficult life situations. Chrissy aims to offer steady support as clients navigate changes and challenges.
She holds a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Richmond. Those degrees inform a practical, person-centered style that emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes. In sessions she offers a supportive space where people can talk about their stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and trauma-related struggles.
Chrissy also helps people facing workplace issues, struggles with communication, control problems, and the effects of divorce or separation. Other areas she addresses include impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, forgiveness, veteran and armed forces issues, and women’s concerns. She works with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress as part of that broader focus.
Her approach treats healing as a process with ups and downs. She aims to partner with clients to set realistic goals and try practical strategies that fit each person’s life. People can expect straightforward conversation, practical coping tools, and attention to what matters most to their wellbeing.
Chrissy practices in Virginia and holds the LCSW credential. Sessions are provided in English and designed around each person’s needs and schedule.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit into online care
Chrissy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical tools and emotional processing. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for stress and anxiety, teaching breathing and grounding methods, activity planning, and step-by-step problem solving to reduce overwhelm. This can help when daily pressures or workplace stress feel unmanageable.She also works with strategies that address trauma and mood symptoms by helping people name reactions, track triggers, and practice manageable changes in thinking and behavior. These techniques aim to reduce distress and support steadier mood over time. For people dealing with bipolar-related mood shifts or post-traumatic stress, the emphasis is on consistent routines and small, concrete steps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust those methods as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate the ability to fit sessions around work, take shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to deliver the same practical skills work and emotional support as in-person care, while keeping therapy convenient for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and trauma and abuse. Workplace issues, communication problems, and feelings of isolation are also common topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Chrissy uses a practical, person-centered approach that treats healing as a process. Sessions focus on steady progress, goal-setting, and real-world coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working in mental health and addictions counseling. That background informs her work with mood concerns, trauma, and workplace stress.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and practices in Virginia. The profile lists her LCSW credential exactly as provided.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.