About

"Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step." -- Mariska Hargitay

Hi there! You have made a huge decision to take care of your mental health and I am so glad you're here. The hardest part is often times reaching out for help, but you have done just that and just know that I'm proud of you already.

My name is Christina Renzler, and I've lived in West Virginia much of my life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of WV, and a National Certified Counselor. I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology & Family Studies from Alderson-Broaddus College in 2010, and my Masters in Counseling degree from Waynesburg University in 2012. I have 13 years of experience working in mental health and substance use disorders. I've worked in a variety of settings such as inpatient, outpatient, substance use treatment centers, acute psychiatric hospitalization, and local community mental health. I have longstanding experience with those who struggle with mental health concerns, alcohol and drug abuse, relapse prevention, suicidal ideation, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, relationship issues, and legal problems.

I believe that a trusting relationship between the client and therapist is crucial to building rapport. I like to create a safe space for you to feel comfortable opening up about the most difficult topics in your life or on your mind. I like to meet you where you are in your healing journey in order to gain an understanding of your current stressors, what has been poking those emotional wounds, and help identify the goals you wish to achieve. I am passionate about helping you identify your current triggers, stressors and conflicts in order to help you develop healthier coping strategies to improve those areas of your life. I believe that quality of life in the current moment is extremely important.

When working with me, you will find that I have a laid-back conversational style approach to my therapy sessions. We can be structured when and if we need to be, but I find that we work best together when we can just talk about what's going on in your life, instead of me drilling you with questions. You will find that I talk a lot about attachment, control versus no control, how to self-regulate your emotions better, comfort yourself, ways to change your self talk, and how to educate yourself about what you're struggling with.

In my free time, I enjoy sitting on my front porch, crocheting, camping, finding backroads in my Jeep, spending time with my two sons, being outside, trying new dinner recipes, and being on the lake. I have quite the zoo at my house, with a dog, a cat, a bunny and 20 exotic geckos!