- Relationship issues
- Depression and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
About Christiane
Christiane Soehnlein is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, trauma and intimacy-related issues. Sessions are offered in English and German and focus on practical steps people can use right away.
Christiane helps people who feel stuck after big life changes or who are unsure what matters next. She addresses concerns such as abandonment, codependency, commitment and communication problems, infidelity, jealousy, and midlife or life purpose questions. She also supports people coping with cancer, postpartum depression, mood disorders, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce.
Her approach centers on adapting evidence-based therapeutic techniques to each person. Conversations and the treatment plan are shaped by the person's history, personality, and goals. Sessions typically include clear short-term goals, behavioral steps to try between meetings, and discussion of what is and is not working.
Christiane aims to make therapy practical and understandable. She focuses on identifying patterns that cause pain and on tools to change those patterns. Progress is reviewed frequently so the plan can be adjusted as needed.
People who are looking for direction after a work, relationship, or health change often find this style useful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how the work fits their needs.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Christiane works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. One common approach she uses is behavioral work that identifies unhelpful patterns and replaces them with actionable steps. This is useful for managing anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and mood shifts. Another frequent focus is relational work that looks at communication patterns, boundaries, and intimacy concerns to reduce conflict and improve connection.Choosing the best approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. That ongoing evaluation helps match a practical method to each person's needs and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel to an office. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Christiane works with adults on depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses related topics like abandonment, codependency, infidelity, and life purpose questions.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to each person. Sessions focus on short-term goals, behavioral steps, and regular review of what helps and what does not.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.