Christina Steele-Lietz, LMSW, LCSW

Christina Steele-Lietz approaches therapy as a confidante, teacher, equal, and steady companion through life’s challenges. She practices with a non-judgmental stance, focuses on identifying factual elements in a situation, explores possible solutions, and listens with compassion to each person’s experience. In sessions she collaborates with clients to build a lifestyle shaped by their own values - learning how to respond to what cannot be controlled, developing ways to comfort oneself through pain, and clarifying who they are and who they want to continue to be.

She welcomes people taking the courageous step to prioritize their health and makes that decision an important part of the therapeutic work. Christina is licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa and brings 20 years of professional experience to her practice. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflect advanced training and clinical experience in social work and psychotherapy.

Her experience includes helping people with stress and anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+-related concerns, and trauma and abuse. The therapeutic workspace she creates is intended to be open and safe, where thoughts and feelings may be shared without fear of judgement or rejection. Christina offers steady support throughout the process of seeking a more fulfilling and happier life.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Christina draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard so individuals can explore and understand themselves more fully; this approach supports identity work, relationship concerns, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related difficulties, offering practical skills for coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as the work evolves.

Online therapy with Christina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to effective, client-centered care.