About me

I am an individual and family therapist licensed in Florida since 2009.
I have more than 13 years of experience working as a counselor and parenting coach. I have also worked with children diagnosed with critical illnesses and their families during crises.

I have helped kids and teens with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, grief, adjustment to medical diagnoses and I'm and Adoption Competent Therapist in Florida. I have extensive experience working with kids in the child welfare system.

Kids and teens are my absolute favorite population to work with. My clients say I am fun, easy to talk to and energetic.

My therapy style is very warm and collaborative. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe judgement helps.

My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, crisis counseling,
And solution focused therapy. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes a lot of strength to ask for help so you have already taken the first step!

My goal is to help you move forward in that strength. Hope starts Here!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coaching , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and foster care , Attachment issues , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Blended family issues , Cancer , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 13

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

FL LCSW SW9539

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christen Sakales. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Christen for 3 weeks

I love how she has understanding and is relateable to our family's situation.

Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Christen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Christen has helped me, in such a short amount of time, break out of my constant "fight or flight" mode. I still have a lot of work to do to sustain my strength but I am confident Christen will help me get to where I need to be. Her communication skills and ability to validate my feelings are phenomenal. I am thankful for teen counseling and Christen as I KNOW they are saving lives everyday.

Work with me!