Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade, LPCC
Narrative-centered therapist focused on strengths
Details
| Name | Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Christina
Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade is a Minnesota-licensed LPCC with 11 years of clinical experience. She centers her work on Narrative ideas, helping people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. Crissy aims to create a calm, respectful space where people feel heard and can begin to make small, practical changes.
She uses client-centered work to follow each person's priorities and to honor their perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolbox for addressing patterns of thinking that feed anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behavior.
Background and approach
Emotionally-focused ideas help when feelings and close connections are the main concern. Her focus includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting, career shifts, bipolar challenges, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Additional areas include adoption and foster care, disaster-related coping, substance issues, first responder stress, impulsivity, intellectual disability, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, panic and phobias, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and process addictions. She has worked with Native American communities and the Ojibwe culture and brings that experience into her approach when relevant.
Crissy emphasizes that people are experts in their own story and builds on strengths already present. Her tone in sessions is patient, understanding, and nonjudgmental. Practical steps are central to her sessions.
She helps people set clear goals, try new ways of coping, and track what works. This helps parents and individuals who are worried and looking for straightforward support.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Christina works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Christina among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Christina among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Christina among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Christina among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Christina among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Christina among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Christina among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christina among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christina among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Christina directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Christina directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapies work online
Christina combines Narrative approaches with client-centered and cognitive behavioral work. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and consider alternatives; it can be useful for identity questions, grief, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and following a person's pace so they can name what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, panic, and problematic habits.Finding the right fit is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean focusing on narrative work one week and practicing specific CBT strategies the next. The plan is adapted as progress and challenges emerge.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video helps when visual cues and a fuller conversation are useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins, ongoing support, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around school, work, or caregiving.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep issues, parenting, career changes, and ADHD among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work blends Narrative ideas with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions tend to focus on personal stories, practical coping skills, and emotions that affect close relationships.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinician and has worked with Native American communities, including experience with the Ojibwe culture.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages are services offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and the subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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