- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
- Parenting concerns
About DeAnna
DeAnna Christian is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 17 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, ADHD, and problems that trace back to family of origin. She also addresses sleep, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and coping with life changes.
DeAnna uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people notice and change patterns that keep repeating. She draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior approaches, EMDR, and mindfulness practices to help people manage symptoms and build practical skills. Sessions focus on what the person needs right now rather than fitting someone to a label.
Her background includes long clinical experience and personal experience as a foster parent and adoptive parent. She is also a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), and she has worked with people affected by addiction, psychosis, and PTSD. Those life experiences inform how she talks about parenting, attachment, and family roles.
In sessions she listens for concrete patterns from childhood and family life that influence current choices and relationships. From there she offers behavioral tools, emotion regulation skills, and ways to reframe old stories so daily life is easier to manage. Practical homework and skill practice are common parts of the work.
DeAnna treats each person as an individual rather than a diagnosis. People can expect direct conversation about goals, clear steps to try between sessions, and a focus on small, usable changes they can test in real life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It means sessions are steered by the client's concerns and goals and conversations are meant to reflect the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems. In sessions a therapist offers concrete techniques and short exercises to test between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills to manage intense feelings and reactions, often teaching specific strategies to use when stress rises. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as needed so the approach remains practical and relevant to what the client wants to change. Confirm which session formats are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example fitting a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time for an appointment. They can also allow for different ways to practice skills, like using guided exercises or worksheets in-session. Ask about the specific session options before your first appointment so timing and format match your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, and problems linked to family of origin.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on skills and real-life steps rather than labels.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a practicing clinician and has been independently licensed in Ohio since 2004.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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