01 · Who Christiane works with

Christiane works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and self esteem

Christiane lists 5 specialisms and 13 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Christiane chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Christiane's own words

What Christiane says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

My name is Christiane and I’m so glad you’ve taken this step in prioritizing your mental health and well-being. Scheduling your first therapy session is a significant step, and we’re here to make your journey as comfortable and supportive as possible. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), licensed in both Nevada and Arizona. With a diverse background in treating mental health and substance use challenges across various levels of care, I bring a holistic and compassionate approach to therapy. My philosophy centers on embracing reality, owning your personal truths, and striving to become the best version of yourself. Together, we’ll navigate the path to your “victory lap” through self-discovery, empowerment, and meaningful growth. I hope to support you on your journey!

Christiane Wilson-Dunlap, on the BetterHelp listing · read 7 Oct 2026

03 · How Christiane works

The 5 approaches Christiane lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Christiane lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Christiane's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Christiane runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

The Gottman Method

A couples approach built on decades of observational research into what distinguishes relationships that last. Structured and assessment-led: it maps friendship, conflict and shared meaning, then works on the specific mechanics of how the two of you argue.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Motivational InterviewingMI

A way of talking about change with somebody who is genuinely in two minds about it. The therapist does not argue for the change; they help you say your own reasons out loud, which is the part that predicts whether it happens. Common around substance use and health behaviour.

Trauma-Focused TherapyTF-CBT · trauma-informed

CBT adapted for people whose difficulty is rooted in a frightening or overwhelming event. Pacing is the point: safety and stabilisation come first, the memory itself is approached gradually and only when you are ready, and the aim is that recalling it stops hijacking the present.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Christiane practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Christiane's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Christiane at this point.

2. Naming Christiane specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Christiane is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Christiane.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Christiane

Built from what Christiane actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Christiane's - Christiane has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LMFT

Licensed in

Nevada

Licence

NV LMFT 4486, AZ LMFT LMFT-16260

Licence number

4486

Licence expires

1 Jan 2028

NPI

1467732891

Years in practice

10

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

9 Jun 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Christiane's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 7 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Christiane. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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