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Christi Oates, PMHNP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through Brightside Health

At a glance

Christi is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Brightside Health.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Christi. View 36 reviews
Great news, Christi is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia, New Jersey, and 3 more

Recent reviews

She is outstanding. I honestly can’t think of anything she should do better.

Reviewed December 2024

She makes me feel hopeful that I can get better. Wonderful bedside manner, addressed all my questions.

Reviewed October 2024

More about Christi

  • Less than 1 year's experience
  • Female
  • PMHNP

Christi Oates is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been providing high-level counseling and medication management to clients with depression and anxiety for over 25 years. She enjoys seeing her clients successfully learning new ways of living and achieving more peace and satisfaction in their day-to-day life! She specializes in using anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications to support mental health. Nurse Practitioner Oates looks forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your path to a life of greater happiness and joy!

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Psychiatry Consultation Panic Attack Burnout Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Insomnia Mental Health Problem Crisis Intervention Suicide Prevention ADD/ADHD Substance Use Disorder Addiction Alcoholism Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Postpartum Depression Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression Trauma Phobias

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Carolina Complete Health
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue
  • Healthy Blue (BCBC North Carolina)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Treatment Approaches

  • Prescription Medication
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

Licenses

Christi Oates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417343096.

  • PMHNP · Georgia
  • PMHNP · New Jersey
  • PMHNP · North Carolina
  • PMHNP · Texas
  • PMHNP · Florida

About online healthcare

Affordable.
Get high-quality care for a low flat fee without the high cost.
Convenient.
Get the care you need, when and where it works for you.
Available now.
No waiting lists. No phone calls. Just complete a short online assessment and get treatment in as little as 48 hours.

Brightside makes it easy to get professional help through secure video sessions, messaging, and personalized care plans. It’s ideal for people who want effective treatment without the hassle of commuting or scheduling delays. Starting at $95 per month, Brightside is typically far more affordable than traditional in-person care. Clinical studies show that Brightside’s evidence-based approach delivers real results: Most members see significant improvement within 12 weeks, many achieving full remission.

Reviews for Christi Oates

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

36 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Helpful Listens Wonderful Caring Helping Professional Recommend Attentive

She is outstanding. I honestly can’t think of anything she should do better.

Reviewed December 2024

She makes me feel hopeful that I can get better. Wonderful bedside manner, addressed all my questions.

Reviewed October 2024

I am quite satisfied with her care, as is.

Reviewed December 2024

She is wonderful, she is crushing it (in a positive way)!

Reviewed July 2025

Honestly the best provider I’ve had so far she knows what she’s talking about and doing for those with mental health.

Reviewed December 2024

Christi is great. She's very "to-the-point" and seems to have a great working knowledge of what is likely to actually help me. I appreciate that she listens to how I'm feeling and adjusts treatment to address any concerns right away. Having had experience with providers who are not as willing to deviate from a proposed plan, this is a relief and I've found it to be more effective.

Reviewed March 2025

She’s wonderful! I always feel very seen and cared for even though we don’t talk very often :)

Reviewed June 2025

Always look forward to talking with Christi. Goes above and beyond to make sure my mental health stays on track. Thank you, Jeana Potter

Reviewed November 2024

she listens to my needs a lot better than previous doctors i've had

Reviewed October 2025

Christie is very caring and professional. She listens well to my concerns and is very reassuring. I’m happy with her treatment plan.

Reviewed February 2025

Christi seems to really care about her patients and I look forward to our ‘office’ visits.

Reviewed January 2025

Ms. Oates was great. Made the session very comfortable and made the first time experience great. She explained everything in detail all while being professional and pleasant. Left the session feeling good about my future.

Reviewed November 2024

She was amazing and I felt like she heard me and really understood what I am going through. I am so happy that I found her and I did not just feel like a number. I am excited for my future and hopeful my treatment.

Reviewed September 2025

She's awesome and amazing and I appreciate how she makes me a partner in my care and not just a patient.

Reviewed December 2024

Continue to be my psychiatrist.

Reviewed November 2024

She's always really great

Reviewed December 2024

I cannot think of anything at the moment!

Reviewed September 2025

She has been so immensely helpful with making sure that I am aware of all of my options as well as helping me get things changed without overwhelming my body I am so so happy to have her as my provider!!

Reviewed August 2025

I think Christi is awesome. And, it is great to have her on my side helping and supporting me. Thanks, Christi!

Reviewed November 2024

Continue checking in like we have been doing!

Reviewed October 2024

Christi has been fantastic so far, extremly helpful at every turn

Reviewed January 2025

Christi's knowledge and treatment plans have proven to be effective and is a great asset to my get well plan.

Reviewed February 2025

she was great, always helpful.

Reviewed October 2025

Christi is warm, understanding, and a great listener. She responds promptly and trusts her patients.

Reviewed February 2025

Christi was great! She was informative, she helped develop a medication plan, she asked questions for a background. She was amazing!

Reviewed November 2024

I feel at this time she gave me great care

Reviewed September 2025

Dr. Oates is a very welcoming and a great communicator! I always feel safe speaking with her about my medication.

Reviewed October 2024

no complaints! she is AMAZING!

Reviewed August 2025

She is doing a good job under difficult circumstances

Reviewed August 2025

Christi was excellent! I really enjoyed our visit.

Reviewed September 2025

Efficient and caring. Would recommend

Reviewed February 2025

Great job. Keep up the good work.

Reviewed December 2024

Not a thing, she’s just perfect 🩷

Reviewed December 2024

Answered all questions thoroughly and provided great info; happy with care so far.

Reviewed February 2025

listened to all of my concerns. very attentive with how to proceed medication wise. would recommend to others if I could.

Reviewed August 2025

They are doing great, no improvements are needed :D

Reviewed January 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Does Christi Oates offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Christi Oates works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Christi Oates speak?

Christi Oates speaks English.

How many years of experience does Christi Oates have?

Christi Oates has less than 1 year of experience.

Where is Christi Oates licensed to practice?

Christi Oates is licensed to practice in Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, and Florida.

Does Christi Oates accept insurance?

Yes, Christi Oates accepts Aetna, Allegiance, Ambetter, AmeriHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Carolina Complete Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Healthy Blue (BCBC North Carolina), Independence Blue Cross, Medicaid, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, and Wellcare.

Does Christi Oates accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Christi Oates does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Christi Oates offer?

Christi Oates offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Christi Oates?

Christi Oates can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Christi Oates?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.