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DeAnna Christian, LISW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About DeAnna

DeAnna Christian is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio who works with people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and related concerns including ADHD.

Background and approach

With 17 years of clinical experience and an independent license in Ohio since 2004, she draws on both professional practice and personal life experience - such as foster parenting, adoption, and service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate - to inform her perspective on complex family and attachment issues.

Her counseling style is warm, genuine, and respectful, focusing on the whole person rather than a label. She combines client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and mindfulness to tailor treatment to each individual.

DeAnna emphasizes collaboration and meets clients where they are, adjusting strategies to address grief, career stress, intimacy concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She offers multiple session formats to fit different needs and schedules, and communicates clearly about how subscription-based sessions and scheduling work.

DeAnna aims to create a supportive working relationship that helps clients identify goals and build skills for meaningful change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard and guiding sessions around their priorities and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and building practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions and relationship conflicts.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, blending methods as appropriate to create a tailored plan. That flexibility means the focus can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to schedule regular meetings, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use therapeutic tools between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques effectively in these formats to support skill building, emotional processing, and practical problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does DeAnna commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and genuine, rooted in client-centered listening and respect. She focuses on treating the whole person and tailors techniques to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience and has held an independent social work license in Ohio since 2004, bringing both professional and personal perspectives to her work.
What credentials and location details are available?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with license OH LISW I.0029653-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific rates depend on current availability.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What DeAnna can help with

DeAnna Christian works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

DeAnna works with clients with concerns including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.

How DeAnna approaches therapy

DeAnna's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

DeAnna is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio, with 17 years of clinical experience.