Christy Rideout

Christy Rideout is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in North Carolina. She brings five years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical ways to help people cope with change, manage depression, and rebuild self-esteem. Christy aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

She commonly helps people address relationship strain and the effects of trauma and abuse. Conversations are tailored to the individual, with a clear plan that fits each person's goals and life circumstances. Christy listens and works with clients to set small, achievable steps toward feeling better.

Christy uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate to address traumatic memories and the distress they cause. She adapts the pace and techniques to what each person needs, and she explains options clearly so people understand what to expect.

Therapy is practical and collaborative: sessions focus on problem solving, building coping skills, and strengthening confidence. Christy respects each person's values and pace, and she adjusts the approach as progress is made.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Christy offers steady support through that process. She helps people set attainable goals and notices progress along the way.

EMDR and practical approaches for online care

Christy uses EMDR as one clinical approach to address traumatic memories and the distress they create; EMDR involves guided processing of upsetting memories to reduce their emotional impact and help people move forward. She pairs that with straightforward, skills-based work to build coping strategies, manage depressive symptoms, and strengthen self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Christy talks with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggests methods and a pace that fit those needs. She adapts techniques over time so the work feels useful and manageable.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-in conversations when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use EMDR-adapted methods and practical skill-building in remote sessions, and Christy will discuss how each method could work for you during an initial conversation.