Christy Kneeland

My communication style

I focus on helping clients wherever they are on a particular day. I keep the conversation open for topics the client chooses to address, but I make a point of checking in on certain topics if the client has a history of self-harm, suicidal or homicidal thoughts, substance abuse, or other high-risk issues that I feel should be monitored.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became interested in mental health when I attended graduate school. Over time, I realized it's an area of social work that I have passion and aptitude for, and some of my mentors and supervisors encouraged me to continue on that path.

My goals for you

I make a point to ask clients about their personal goals at the end of the intake session, and we have a brief conversation about their ideas, as well as my own that I develop during the assessment process.

Our first session

In the first session, I verify the client's background information and I give them an in-depth explanation of limits to confidentiality in counseling. I give a brief orientation about the intake process and give the client the opportunity to ask questions.

I identify as...

• Female
• American Indian or Alaska Native, Caucasian or White
• Agnostic