Christine Topping, LMFT

Christine Topping is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Iowa with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and other life stressors. Christine aims to meet clients with respect and sensitivity as they make changes.

Her approach is direct and supportive. She combines practical tools and listening to help clients set clear goals. Sessions can include skill building, communication practice, and steps to manage strong emotions. Christine tailors the pace and focus to each person’s situation.

She has worked with people around divorce and co-parenting, and has completed training in Parent-Child Interaction Training, which informs her work with parents. Christine also addresses ADHD, trauma, addiction-related worries, and intimacy concerns among other topics.

Christine uses several therapy methods to guide sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Gottman Method, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She blends these ideas to match what a client needs rather than sticking to a single model.

Her style is nonjudgmental and compassionate. She will support people while also challenging unhelpful patterns. Christine encourages small, concrete steps so change feels manageable.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values, even when emotions or worries are strong. It suits concerns like anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with anger, impulsivity, and stress. The Gottman Method focuses on improving couple communication and problem solving through structured exercises and skills practice.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from a familiar setting. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or face-to-face video work when deeper interaction helps. Licensed professionals can use these options to help clients practice skills, rehearse conversations, and track progress between sessions.