Therapist profile
Christiane Soehnlein, LMFT
California
California LMFT - relationships and mood
Continue with ChristianeWhere Christiane stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 51417
- NPI
- 1285973776
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English, German
- Location
- California
About
- Relationship challenges
- Depression and anxiety
- Codependency patterns
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 abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. She lists additional focuses that include codependency, abandonment, communication problems, and midlife issues. Sessions are conducted in English and German and she practices in California.
Christiane uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people identify patterns that keep them stuck. She listens for how people-pleasing, control issues, or fear of abandonment show up in daily life. Conversations focus on concrete steps - skills for clearer communication, boundary-setting, and handling intense emotions. Therapists often use behavioral strategies alongside reflective work; Christiane adapts what she offers to fit how a person responds.
Her approach balances practical tools and thoughtful reflection. Clients can expect work on small, achievable changes as well as deeper exploration of past hurts that affect current relationships. She recognizes how medical issues such as cancer or life transitions like divorce can complicate mental health and adds attention to those factors.
Christiane encourages straightforward goal-setting and periodic review of progress. She asks questions about daily routines, relationship patterns, and what gets in the way of saying no. Over time the focus is on clearer choices, steadier mood, and more honest communication with others.
To start, people complete a short intake and schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Christiane uses evidence-based approaches online
Christiane relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills with reflective work. One common approach focuses on behavioral strategies to change unhelpful habits and reactions. This involves identifying triggers, practicing new responses, and building routines that reduce anxiety and mood swings.Another key approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns. That work looks at how past experiences shape present responses in relationships and helps people recognize patterns like people-pleasing or difficulty saying no. The aim is clearer communication and steadier emotional responses rather than quick fixes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process, and Christiane works collaboratively to decide what fits best. She reviews goals and adjusts techniques based on how someone responds. Clients participate in choosing exercises and steps between sessions so progress is practical and measurable.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a quick course correction is helpful. It can also support continued work during life transitions or medical treatment when getting to an office is difficult.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, German
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses include codependency, abandonment, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and mixes practical skills with reflective conversation. The work focuses on communication, boundary-setting, and mood regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christiane has 20 years of professional experience as a therapist. That experience includes working with mood disorders and relationship-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices 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 biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during intake.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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