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Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.
Christy works with creatives, artists, & entrepreneurs struggling with ADHD, depression, OCD, overwhelm, perfectionism, life transitions, & chronic illness. You may just be getting started, building your career, or considering a complete career shift, but struggle with self-doubt & indecision. Regardless of where you are, the future unknowns can be unsettling. Bravely following your vision while supporting yourself and others can be equally exhilarating & challenging. Christy works with individuals in arts & entertainment, music, tech, AI, film/TV, theater, gaming, dance, design, poetry, screenwriting, fine arts, production, and more.
In her former career as an artist & producer manager, Christy had the honor of guiding musicians, producers, engineers, and other creatives through self employment challenges. Christy understands the tenacity it takes to thrive as an entrepreneur and will work collaboratively with you to investigate, discuss, and deconstruct the complexities of your circumstances in a solution-focused way.
Christy's approach is engaging, empathetic, client-centered & goal-orientated. Together, you'll discuss the outcomes you desire for your life in order to develop and implement systems that utilize practical, structured, actionable steps to regain your voice and vision, as well as a sense of self-worth, calm, and freedom while trusting yourself and the unknowns.
Christy landed her first music gig at 16, working at a local record store while playing in local bands. She later went on to work for major record labels and music management firms. While in her own therapy, Christy realized she craved a career pivot that would allow her to more deeply utilize her artistic and analytic mind. Christy is passionate about a multitude of seemingly unconnected things: psychology, creativity, neurobiology, quantum physics, spirituality, health + fitness, marine biology, indie rock to dub music, and philanthropy.
If you work in the music and/or entertainment industry, ask Christy about applying for psychotherapy grants.
Therapy for creatives and artists - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life
Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying goals and steps to building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
LGBTQI+, transgender, and sexual reassignment counseling - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Christy can help those working in the music & film industries + other entertainment professions (both on the business and creative sides) obtain therapy grants, which can be used toward sessions with Christy. Please contact Christy directly for more details.
"I work for a charity that provides grants for therapy to individuals in the music industry. I consistently refer our clients to Christy Merriner – she is an exceptional therapist who our clients have had a positive experience with time and time again. She is also incredibly easy to work with and a great communicator."
- Hannah Kulis, Executive Assistant, MusiCares Foundation • August 2020"Christy is acutely attuned to the needs of her clients. She has a rare ability for combining depth work with aspects of coaching, so that those she counsels can meet their treatment goals."
- Marcella Haro, MFT • June 2020
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