DeAnna Christian, LISW

DeAnna Christian is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or problems with intimacy and relationships. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for everyday struggles like parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, and issues tied to addiction or grief. DeAnna has spent many years helping people talk through difficult life changes and build practical coping skills.

She draws on 17 years of clinical experience in Ohio and a background that includes foster parenting, adoption, and work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Those experiences inform how she listens to family-related concerns and attachment challenges. DeAnna also has experience with first responder issues, caregiver stress, and substance-related difficulties.

Her counseling style is warm and direct. She treats people as individuals rather than a diagnosis and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space. Sessions focus on clear goals and useful strategies that fit each person’s life.

DeAnna uses techniques from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and EMDR to address trauma, anxiety, and behavior patterns. She adapts these methods to the needs and pace of each person she meets.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a session according to therapist availability. DeAnna works collaboratively to set priorities and track progress over time.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to each person's needs. It helps when someone wants a supportive space to talk and to set goals at their own pace.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and teaches practical strategies for change. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep or stress concerns.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. People struggling with anger, intense emotions, or relationship problems often find these tools useful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life demands and then recommend which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress is made, and decisions are made together in session.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what's available. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and let sessions fit into a busy day, such as taking a break at work or avoiding travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and options that do not require video when bandwidth or camera time is a concern.