Christyn Jaap, LPC
Compassionate counselor who centers your story
Details
| Name | Christyn Jaap |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Christyn
Christyn Jaap is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with five years of counseling experience. She focuses on helping people who are wrestling with relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and issues with self-esteem. Christyn listens without judgment and centers the person’s own story in sessions.
She comes to counseling after eight years working in schools as a teacher, coach, and counselor. That background shaped how she talks with younger clients and families about motivation, confidence, and behavior.
Background and approach
Christyn also meets with adults who want help processing loss, trauma, or difficult life changes. Christyn uses practical, conversational methods in session. She draws on Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe their stories and on Client-Centered approaches that emphasize respect and collaboration.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools are used when clients want concrete strategies for thoughts, mood, and stress. In therapy she helps people identify strengths and small steps forward. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals such as improving communication, reducing anxiety symptoms, or coping with grief.
She explains ideas in simple language and works at a pace the client can follow. People who choose Christyn can expect a supportive therapist who values their perspective. She aims to empower clients to make changes that fit their life and values.
Work in therapy is collaborative and focused on practical progress.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Christyn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Christyn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Christyn among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Christyn among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Christyn among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Christyn among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christyn among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Christyn among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Christyn 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 Christyn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online
Christyn combines Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet a range of needs. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems and rewrite the stories that hold them back, useful for identity, shame, and relationship concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect, listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and in charge of their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers clear tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and which methods feel most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus more on story work, skill-building, or a mix of both, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions are a useful shorter option or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be handy for brief check-ins, follow-up notes, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options let people fit therapy into work, school, or busy family routines and keep momentum between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Christyn help with?
She works with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting questions, eating concerns, ADHD, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her approach in therapy like?
Sessions are collaborative and conversational. She uses Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to reframe stories and teach coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Christyn has five years of counseling experience and previously spent eight years working in schools as a teacher, coach, and counselor.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC, and provides services from Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Christyn provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start sessions?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
Sessions with Christyn are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including Christyn where she has space. Ask about fees, and whether she holds a licence or registration where you live.
Or see other therapists in Texas »
This is a partner link. We will earn a commission if you sign up through it, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Other listings in Texas
- Kimberley Smith-Maxwell, LPC - Texas
- Rick Fulton, LPC - Texas
- Henry "Jay" Swedlaw, LPCC, LCMHC - Texas
- Ryan Smith, LPC - Texas
- All therapists for relationship »