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DeAnna Christian, LISW

Based in Ohio Online sessions

Supportive social worker focused on parenting needs

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Years in practice
17
Credentials
LISW
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Family conflicts
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About DeAnna

DeAnna Christian is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who offers steady, practical support for parents and adults facing stressful life moments. She speaks plainly and listens with warmth, helping people talk through anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and relationship challenges. Her style aims to make conversations feel safe and respectful from the first session.

With 17 years of experience, DeAnna draws on clinical approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and client-centered care.

Background and approach

She adapts methods to fit each person’s goals instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on real skills you can use at home, at work, and with your children. Her background includes time as a foster parent and adoptive parent, plus service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate.

Those personal and volunteer roles inform how she understands attachment, blended family stress, and adoption-related concerns. That perspective can help parents navigating family-of-origin issues or caregiver burnout. In session she combines practical exercises with respectful listening.

People talk through coping strategies for sleep, anger, substance concerns, or grief, and practice ways to improve communication and boundaries. She also offers coaching-style guidance for career and life transitions. DeAnna works in Ohio and conducts sessions in English.

She frames progress as small steps and steady practice, and she helps clients map a plan that suits their daily routines and responsibilities.

Focus areas and approaches

What DeAnna works with

Everything DeAnna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else DeAnna helps people with.

Approaches DeAnna lists

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Online support

Approaches you can use in online sessions

DeAnna commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors so daily routines, sleep, and anxiety improve. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help with anger, relationship problems, and coping with intense feelings.

She emphasizes a client-centered stance in choosing approaches. That means she will talk with each person about their needs and goals, then try methods that fit those priorities. Together they decide whether to focus on skills practice, trauma processing, or coaching around parenting and life changes.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people do longer, in-depth sessions with visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or quicker coaching between full sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy schedules.
Questions

Questions people ask about DeAnna

What kinds of concerns does she address?

DeAnna helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. She also supports work on relationships, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and genuine, focusing on respect and sensitivity. She blends practical skill-building with listening to make sessions feel collaborative.

What is her clinical background?

She has 17 years of experience and has worked with people facing PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, substance issues, and family stress. Her personal experience includes foster parenting and adoption.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker credential, listed as LISW, and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats does she use?

She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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