Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade, LPCC

Christina (Crissy) Irrgang-Wade is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with 11 years of experience. She uses a calm, patient style and aims to help people who are worn down by anxiety, stress, grief, addiction, or relationship concerns. Crissy emphasizes listening first and building on each person’s strengths.

Her approach blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and emotionally-focused methods. She also uses mindfulness tools and existential reflection to help people make sense of big life questions. These methods are used to address issues such as trauma and abuse, panic, bipolar mood shifts, jealousy, intimacy-related problems, and challenges with sleep or motivation.

Crissy has practical experience with adoption and foster care concerns, first responder issues, veteran and armed forces matters, and multicultural settings. She has many years working with Native American communities and Ojibwe cultural contexts. That background informs how she talks about grief, intergenerational trauma, and cultural strengths.

She describes herself as nonjudgmental and supportive, and she encourages clients to see themselves as experts in their own lives. Sessions often focus on learning small skills, practicing new ways of thinking, and using mindfulness exercises to reduce distress. Crissy aims to empower people to take the next step toward more manageable days.

For parents or adults worried about anger, addiction, or a loved one’s emotional state, she offers a steady presence and practical strategies. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach can help with low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises and workable skills to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and change unhelpful behavior. CBT often includes simple homework to practice between sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift patterns in how they relate to emotions and close relationships. It can be useful for intimacy issues, grief, and managing strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit their needs. Together they adjust pace and techniques until the client feels the work is useful.

For practical online care, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Some people prefer video, others choose audio or messaging for shorter conversations; check which formats are offered when you schedule. The emphasis is on making sessions workable so therapeutic tools can be used in everyday life.