ABOUT CHRISTIE ROSSIG
Christie Rossig is a former special education teacher and coach for track and field. After 20 years in a high school classroom, Christie moved into counseling as a Student Assistance Counselor and Anti-bullying Specialist, and for over a decade, has helped adolescents and their families navigate a wide spectrum of issues including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, school avoidance/refusal, and truancy. In her work with coaches and athletes, she aims to build safe climates where mental health attention is normalized as a component of team culture.
In her work, Christie provides couples counseling and has completed Level 1 training in the Gottman method. She uses the framework of Compassionate Communication to encourage her clients to express their feelings and needs with empathy and intention. Christie completed her Perinatal Mental Health training through Postpartum Support International (PSI), where she was trained to work with individuals who are experiencing issues such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, perinatal loss, and traumatic birth.
When not at work, Christie enjoys caring for her family and two fun dogs. She loves to cook for a crowd and can tend to get a little carried away when cheering on her favorite athletes at every level from youth sports to the big leagues.
CHRISTIE ROSSIG’S APPROACH TO THERAPY
My deepest professional goal is for my clients to learn and to utilize skills to manage life’s most intense moments with courage and grace. I believe in a client centered approach to counseling where the client is the expert of their needs. I am confident in risk assessment procedures, crisis de-escalation, and SBIRT for substance use.
Drawing from extensive training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction practices, I strive to help all of my clients cultivate attention, awareness, and greater emotional balance and mental clarity. Using techniques of guided meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness exercises, individuals can learn to manage stress, enhance self-compassion, and develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts and emotions. As a trained grief counselor, I assist those coping with loss, navigating life transitions, or dealing with unexpected challenges by providing a space for healing and growth.
EDUCATION
- Master of Arts degree in Counseling, Montclair State University
CREDENTIALS
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Student Assistant Counselor (SAC)
- Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
