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Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through Talkspace

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At a glance

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

FSA/HSA accepted
Great news, Sarai is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Alabama and Mississippi

More about Sarai

  • 27 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

My name is Sarai Vanderpoorten, but I go by Christi. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for 30 years. I have worked in several capacities including mental health hospitals, addiction treatment centers, private practice, and now in the telehealth arena. I have been doing the telehealth platform for 3 years. My previous work was in Mississippi and moved to Alabama in 2021. I am married and have 5 grown children and 4 grandchildren. Through my years as a therapist, I have worked with addictions, depression, anxiety, couples and family issues taking an overall wellness approach.

Specialties

Anxiety Marital and premarital Relationships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Allegiance
  • Afterwood Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
  • Asuris
  • AvMed
  • Florida Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • BridgeSpan
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • District 9
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Choice Health
  • Health First
  • Health Management Administrators
  • HealthSelect of Texas
  • Horizon NJ
  • Intercultural Physicians Network
  • Kelsey Care
  • LifeWise
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Meritain
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
  • Premera Blue Cross of Washington
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Sutter Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tyson Health Plan
  • UMR
  • Ventura County Health Care Plan
  • Western Health Advantage

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Family systems
  • Family/maritial

Licenses

Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215084173.

  • LMFT · Alabama
  • LMFT · Mississippi

About online healthcare

Affordable.
Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
Convenient.
Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
Available now.
No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.

Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.

Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten 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 Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten speak?

Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten have?

Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten has 27 years of experience.

Where is Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten licensed to practice?

Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten is licensed to practice in Alabama and Mississippi.

Does Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten accept FSA/HSA?

Yes, Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.

Does Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten accept insurance?

Yes, Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.

Does Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten accepts 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 Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten offer?

Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten?

Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten can be engaged in any one of three ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, or (3) 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 Sarai Webb-Vanderpoorten?

Just tap the BOOK 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.